First-Year Teacher Mentor & Coach

Glendale Unified School District; United States; On-site; USD 3,600 - 3,900; Part time

Job summary

Glendale Unified School District seeks a Mentor Teacher to provide intensive coaching and professional guidance to first-year teachers lacking a traditional credential program. The role emphasizes instructional support, classroom management, planning, and collaboration to meet district and state requirements while enhancing student learning outcomes.

The mentor will serve under Induction Program Coordination, conducting observations, modeling strategies, and offering timely feedback to promote

Qualifications

• Must be a credentialed permanent classroom teacher with at least three years' experience in Glendale Unified.
• Strong teaching pedagogy and knowledge of current California State Standards.
• Willingness to coach and collaborate

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized mentoring, coaching, and support to assigned first-year teachers.
• Assist new teachers in lesson planning, curriculum implementation, and instructional delivery aligned to district standards.
• Support teachers in developing effective classroom management systems and positive learning environments.
• Model effective teaching strategies, differentiated instruction, and best practices for student engagement.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Help teachers analyze student data to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Guide first-year teachers in understanding district policies, procedures, and instructional expectations.
• Assist teachers in building organizational systems, time management, and professional communication skills.
• Serve as a trusted professional resource, offering encouragement and practical solutions to challenges faced by novice teachers.
• Promote teacher confidence, resilience, and reflective practice.
• Support teachers in navigating school culture, collaboration with colleagues, and parent communication.
• Skilled in recognizing and responding to the social-emotional and professional needs of beginning teachers through timely coaching, encouragement, and empathy
• Participate in district mentor training.
• Provide regular progress updates to program coordinators or designated administrators.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Data-driven instruction

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (regionally accredited)

Tools

Computer-based programs

Job description

Glendale Unified School District seeks a Mentor Teacher to provide intensive coaching and professional guidance to first-year teachers lacking a traditional credential program. The role emphasizes instructional support, classroom management, planning, and collaboration to meet district and state requirements while enhancing student learning outcomes.

The mentor will serve under Induction Program Coordination, conducting observations, modeling strategies, and offering timely feedback to promote