Part-Time Teacher Mentor

District Wide; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT 17-2 (SD) District Wide in Mitchell, South Dakota, seeks a Part-Time Teacher Mentor to support first-year and early-career teachers by strengthening instructional practices and assisting with lesson planning. The mentor will work to improve student outcomes through effective classroom strategies and collaborative planning.

The role emphasizes building teacher effectiveness, confidence, and instructional habits, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality in

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with teachers and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Support first-year and early-career teachers in instructional practices.
• Model high-impact instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
• Assist with lesson planning and implementation of district curriculum in literacy and numeracy.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with teachers and administrators.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the mentor/new teacher relationship.

Skills

Relationship building

Mentoring

Job description

Part-Time Teacher Mentor

MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT 17-2 (SD) District Wide - Mitchell, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5924741

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The Teacher Mentor provides instructional support to first-year and early-career teachers. The mentor works with new teachers to strengthen instructional practices, support classroom management, and assist with lesson planning. The goal of this position is to build teacher effectiveness, confidence, and instructional habits that improve student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support first-year and early-career teachers in instructional practices
• Model high-impact instructional strategies and classroom management techniques
• Assist with lesson planning and implementation of district curriculum in literacy and numeracy
• Build positive, trusting relationships with teachers and administrators
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the mentor/new teacher relationship

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with teachers and administrators

Pay: Compensation will be commensurate with experience and degree attainment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sarah Timmer , Endowed Instruction & Engagment Coordinator
• Business Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]