Building Mentor - Roosevelt

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend: $500 annually

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Building Mentor position at Roosevelt Middle School in Cedar Rapids, IA, within the Cedar Rapids Community School District. This full-time role supports and empower s new-to-district educators through tailored, non-evaluative mentorship to boost retention and morale while ensuring high-quality learning experiences for all.

The mentor collaborates with building leadership, provides actionable feedback, and engages in ongoing professional development focused on the needs of new teachers to the

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience in Cedar Rapids Community Schools.
• Experience mentoring or coaching teachers is preferred.
• Ability to analyze student work and differentiate instruction.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Support new-to-district teachers with professional practices, including instructional strategies, classroom management, analyzing student work, differentiating instruction, building class culture and climate, supporting ELL, and students with special needs.
• Collaborate with building leadership and teachers while maintaining confidentiality.
• Participate in job-embedded professional development for new-to-district teacher needs.
• Provide actionable feedback on professional practices.
• Participate in professional learning focused on supporting new teachers to the profession or district.
• Support new colleagues with building- and district-level policies and procedures.

Skills

Instructional practices

Student achievement

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Differentiated instruction

Growth mindset

Job description

Job Title: Building Mentor - Roosevelt

Location: Cedar Rapids Community School District Roosevelt Middle School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Job ID: 5840450

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 1:03 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Teacher Mentor

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Building Based Mentor

CLASSIFICATION: Teacher Leadership

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: This role will support and empower new-to-district educators by providing tailored, non-evaluative mentorship that fosters a deep connection to CRCSD culture. Through a professional partnership, this role aims to boost teacher retention, elevate morale, and ensure high-quality learning experiences for all.

Performance Responsibilities

• Support new-to-district teacher(s) with professional practices, including implementing effective instructional strategies, classroom management, analyzing student work, differentiating instruction, building class culture and climate, supporting ELL, and students with special needs.
• Collaborate with and maintain confidential relationships with teachers being supported, building leadership, and teachers.
• Participate 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.
• Support new colleagues with building-level and district-level questions regarding policies and procedures.

Essential Skills/Aptitudes

• Strong knowledge and application of best instructional practices.
• Experience demonstrating consistent positive impacts on student achievement and classroom culture.
• Strong interpersonal, technology, and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and application.
• Ability to manage time and plan effectively.
• Optimism and a growth mindset for potential expansion of self and colleague(s) on their collective professional journey.
• Strong organizational skills, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction to ensure learner success with diverse populations.

Qualification Requirements

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

Compensation

• Stipend: $500 annually.
• Extra duty (e.g., 0.5 day of support during NT Pre-service).
• 3 hours of Professional Learning paid with TQ funds ($30/hour).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cedar Rapids Community School district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at 319-558-2747.

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2500 Edgewood Road NW
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]