New Teacher Mentor - Internal Applicants Only

Young World Physical Education; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time New Teacher Mentor located in Roanoke, Virginia. This position is designed for current employees to support new teachers by promoting a welcoming environment and ensuring they feel valued. Responsibilities include conducting regular check-ins, serving as a resource for assistance, and attending mentoring sessions. Compensation is set at $3,000 per year based on participation and documentation of meetings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to help new teachers feel connected and valued.
• Must be a current employee within Roanoke City Public Schools.
• Experience in delivering engaging lessons is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for school-based questions.
• Provide connections to resources for new teachers.
• Conduct regularly scheduled check-ins with mentees.
• Attend orientations and professional learning sessions.
• Document and reflect on mentee meetings.

Skills

Navigating academic programs

Knowledge of professional learning resources

Understanding current policies

Engaging lesson delivery

Understanding of CASEL core competencies

Job description

New Teacher Mentor - Internal Applicants Only

Roanoke City School District 2026-27 Applicant Pool - Roanoke, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5679685
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

NOTE: THESE POSITIONS ARE OPEN TO CURRENT RCPS EMPLOYEES ONLY AND ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS:

• Lucy Addison Middle School
• Fallon Park Elementary School
• Hurt Park Elementary School
• Round Hill Elementary School

The New Teacher Mentor will promote a welcoming and supportive environment, helping new teachers feel valued and connected within their school communities. The New Teacher Mentor will address the following topics with the mentee(s) regularly: self-care and well-being, sense of belonging, student relationships, family connections, classroom management, resource needs, stress reduction, and other issues that may arise. The New Teacher Mentors will continue to serve as a full-time teacher in their current school. New Teacher Mentors will meet with their mentee(s) after regular work hours and receive a stipend for this position. Mentors must be on a continuing contract.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for school-based questions
• Serve as a liaison to connect new teachers with division resources, instructional supervisors, coaches, lead teachers, and other personnel
• Serve as a resource for classroom culture and behavior, lesson planning, engagement, instruction, and community building
• Conduct regularly scheduled check-ins
• Model and role play on topics relating to a new teacher. These may include building student relationships, instructional strategies, communication with families, and classroom management.
• Attend New Mentor Orientation and ongoing professional learning sessions
• Attend New Educator Orientation
• Attend and participate in monthly mentor Professional Learning sessions
• Document mentee meetings

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Competency of navigating academic programs and resources for your setting
• Working knowledge of professional learning resources for teachers
• Demonstrates understanding of current policies and procedures
• Delivers engaging lessons to meet the needs of all learners
• Possess a strong understanding of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) 5 Core Competencies and the SEL 3 Signature Practices. The core competencies are Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Responsible Decision Making, Relationship Skills, and Social Awareness

Selection Process

The number of mentors for each school will be determined by need.

The application process will include:

• Completion of application
• Principal or Assistant Principal letter of recommendation
• Written reflection based on a provided scenario
• Interview

Compensation and Benefits

• $3,000 per year based on conducting regular check-ins with mentee(s), attendance at monthly mentor professional learning sessions and meetings, and completion of needed documentation.
• Mentor specific professional learning opportunities will be provided annually
• Recertification points will be awarded for attending mentor professional learning and serving as a mentor

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $3,000 to $3,000 Per Year

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]