Building Mentor for New-to-District Teachers

Cedar Rapids Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $500

Extra duty during NT Pre-service

Professional learning funds

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Building Based Mentor at Cleveland Elementary School for the 2026-2027 year. This role mentors new-to-district educators, providing non-evaluative support to strengthen instructional practices and foster a positive school culture.

Responsibilities include coaching peers, collaborating with building leadership, and participating in job-embedded professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience in Cedar Rapids Community Schools.

Responsibilities

• Support new-to-district teacher(s) with professional practices including instructional strategies, classroom management, analyzing student work, differentiating instruction, class culture and climate, and supporting ELL and students with special needs.
• Collaborate and maintain confidential relationships with teacher(s) being supported building leadership and teachers.
• Participation in opportunities for job-embedded professional development focusing on new-to-district teacher needs.
• Provide specific actionable feedback on professional practices.
• Participate in professional learning focused on supporting new teachers to the profession or district.
• Supports new colleagues with both building level and district level questions regarding policies and procedures.

Skills

Best instructional practices

Impact on student achievement

Interpersonal skills

Continuous learning

Time management

Growth mindset

Organizational skills

Differentiated instruction

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Building Based Mentor at Cleveland Elementary School for the 2026-2027 year. This role mentors new-to-district educators, providing non-evaluative support to strengthen instructional practices and foster a positive school culture.

Responsibilities include coaching peers, collaborating with building leadership, and participating in job-embedded professional development.