Impactful Teacher Mentor for New Educators

District Wide; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 630 - 770; Full time

Job summary

Utica City School District invites applications for Teacher Mentors for the 2026-27 school year in Utica, NY. The program provides experienced educators with a chance to support beginning teachers through ongoing coaching, collaborative planning, and classroom observations.

This full-time role requires certification and tenure, strong subject mastery and communication, and a commitment to documenting at least 35 hours of mentoring activities.

Qualifications

• Permanent or professional certification required
• Tenure eligibility required
• Mastery of subject matter and pedagogical skills required
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Provide half-day release time for cooperative planning and observations with approval of district leaders.
• Complete at least 35 hours of observation, planning and conferencing with the mentee.
• Submit a log for at least 35 hours of mentoring activities.
• Participate in trainings and activities for mentor/mentoring coordinator

Skills

Certification

Tenure

Pedagogical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

Utica City School District invites applications for Teacher Mentors for the 2026-27 school year in Utica, NY. The program provides experienced educators with a chance to support beginning teachers through ongoing coaching, collaborative planning, and classroom observations.

This full-time role requires certification and tenure, strong subject mastery and communication, and a commitment to documenting at least 35 hours of mentoring activities.