Part-Time University Mentor for Teacher Prep Program

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 3,600 - 4,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

UC trainings

Job summary

University of California, Merced invites qualified applicants to apply for Part-Time University Mentor positions for the 2026-2027 academic year. Mentors provide high-quality mentorship and supervision to teacher candidates at TK-12 sites within a 50-mile radius of Merced.

These positions are semester-based contracts with reappointment based on instructional demand. Candidates must hold a valid California Clear Credential and have at least five years of teaching experience in TK-12 settings.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Clear Credential aligned with the credential candidate is seeking.
• A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience in the content area relevant to the teacher candidate's placement.
• Recent professional experience in TK-12 school settings where the curriculum aligns with California's adopted content standards and frameworks.
• Experience observing and coaching pre-service teachers in TK-12 school settings.
• Experience conducting one-on-one advising sessions with teacher candidates via Zoom and/or in person.

Responsibilities

• Participate in scheduled mentor meetings (twice per semester).
• Attend a mandatory orientation and training session.
• Conduct a minimum of six classroom observations per teacher candidate during TK-12 hours (primarily mornings).
• Complete and submit all required observation reports and candidate documentation by deadlines.
• Maintain consistent weekly communication with candidates via in-person meetings, calls, video conferences, or email.
• Coordinate candidate placements at approved local TK-12 sites with PACE staff as needed.
• Provide programmatic orientation to mentor teachers and school site leaders; communicate with district personnel.
• Demonstrate up-to-date mentoring practices (e.g., cognitive coaching, adult learning theory, culturally relevant pedagogy).
• Collaborate with program leadership to support candidate progress; engage in program evaluation and professional development.
• Complete required UC trainings (approx. 2 hours total).

Skills

Teaching experience

TK-12 education

Mentoring

Education

California Clear Credential

Job description

University of California, Merced invites qualified applicants to apply for Part-Time University Mentor positions for the 2026-2027 academic year. Mentors provide high-quality mentorship and supervision to teacher candidates at TK-12 sites within a 50-mile radius of Merced.

These positions are semester-based contracts with reappointment based on instructional demand. Candidates must hold a valid California Clear Credential and have at least five years of teaching experience in TK-12 settings.