Mentor Teacher - 1 Mentee/ Year 1

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

A school district is offering a stipend of $2000 for a mentor to support a first‑year teacher during the 2025–2026 school year. Responsibilities include guiding the teacher in effective practices and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates must have professional licensure or substantial previous teaching experience, a proficient rating in evaluations, and a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.

Qualifications

• Hold professional licensure or have three years of teaching experience with a principal's recommendation.
• Have effective teaching practice with proficient or exemplary ratings.
• Demonstrate proficiency in various pedagogical strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring support for a first‑year teacher.
• Maintain a confidential relationship.
• Guide mentee through effective teaching practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Pedagogical strategies

Education

Professional licensure

Professional teacher status (PTS)

Job description

Description of Service Opportunity:

This opportunity is a stipend to provide mentoring support for a first‑year teacher during the 2025‑2026 school year as described in the CPS mentoring guidelines.

MinimumRequirements:

• Hold professional licensure (or have at least three years of teaching experience in the role being mentored and have the recommendation of their principal or supervisor).
• Hold professional teacher status (PTS) in the Cambridge Public Schools (or have accumulated extensive previous teaching experience in the role being mentored).
• Have demonstrated effective teaching practice in the classroom as shown by receiving a rating of at least proficient or exemplary on their most recent evaluation.
• Have demonstrated practice that reflects excellent content knowledge of the MA Curriculum Frameworks and the Standards of Effective Teaching Practice and Educator Evaluation System.
• Be an effective communicator and problem solver, especially when working with colleagues.
• Have demonstrated proficiency in a variety of pedagogical strategies/methods to meet a diverse range of learning needs.
• Be knowledgeable about the professional and community resources in the school and district.
• Be able to maintain a confidential relationship.

Length of Contract:

September 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

Contract Amount:

Flat Rate $2000.00