Teach for America
MentorTeacherofRecord,Connecticut
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“Mentor Teacher of Record, Connecticut at Teach for America. Skills: Teacher coaching, Adult learner development, Classroom teaching, Feedback provision. Internalize Pre-Service structures. Familiarize with scope of role”
What You'll Achieve.
Build relationships with students; Lead students to meaningful outcomes; Plan and deliver rigorous instruction; Facilitate positive classroom culture; Build relationships with other educators; Corps member progress toward summer outcomes
Industry & Context.
In person at Practicum summer school, Available for entire program, Perform job duties in person, COVID vaccination policies, Background check clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree Required, 2+ years classroom teaching experience, 2+ years coaching adult learners, 2+ years leading adult learners, Quantifiable success as classroom teacher, Demonstrated success reaching outcomes, Experience working with new teachers, Experience observing other teachers, Experience giving feedback to teachers, Experience facilitating group discussions, Current teaching license in state, Available for entire program length, Able to perform duties in person, Knowledge of instructional practices vision, Demonstrated skills building relationships, Demonstrated belief in building relationships, Demonstrated skills connecting to adult learners, Demonstrated belief in connecting to adult learners, Demonstrated skills creating culture, Demonstrated belief in creating culture, Demonstrated skills contributing to culture, Demonstrated belief in contributing to culture, Organization skills, Time management skills, Verbal communication skills, Ability to make adjustments, Ability to be flexible, Committed to developing self, Committed to developing others, Committed to developing community, Intentional engagement, Reflection, Feedback, Ability to communicate effectively, Build relationships with corps members, Build relationships with staff, Giving feedback, Receiving feedback, Adhere to COVID vaccination policies, Background check clearance
What You'll Do.
Internalize Pre-Service structures
Familiarize with scope of role
Familiarize with schedule
Familiarize with coaching approach
Familiarize with content sessions
Familiarize with Teacher Leadership sessions
Apply learning to coaching
Customize pre-scripted sessions
Familiarize with student curriculum
Serve as Teacher of Record
Submit daily attendance
Keep record of student progress
Take lead in classroom emergency
Provide regular observation
Provide thought partnership
Monitor corps members
Observe corps members
Provide daily feedback one-on-one
Provide daily feedback small group
Support corps members in creating learning environment plans
Support corps members in implementing learning environment plans
Support corps members in adapting learning environment plans
Support corps members in creating lesson plans
Support corps members in implementing lesson plans
Support corps members in adapting lesson plans
Support corps member development curriculum planning
Support corps member development curriculum implementation
Support MD in evaluating corps members progress
Provide live coaching
Provide lesson planning support
Provide observation and debrief
Serve as thought partner
Facilitate pre-scripted learning experiences
Help corps members synthesize learning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with program leader; Work with regional coach; Collaborate with staff
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Effective communication
Full Job Description
**ROLE TITLE:** Mentor Teacher of Record, Connecticut **TEAM:** Pre-Service Connecticut **APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 15th, 2026** by 11:59 PM ET **LOCATION:** Connecticut **WHAT YOU’LL DO** Mentor Teachers of Record will help to develop corps members in the knowledge, skills, and judgment they will need to become ambitious beginning teacher leaders who build strong relationships with students and lead them to meaningful outcomes. A Mentor Teacher of Record provides direct coaching, feedback, and thought partnership to a group of corps members and utilizes a variety of coaching strategies – including live coaching, lesson planning support, and observation and debriefing – to ensure corps members plan for and deliver rigorous instruction; facilitate a positive and productive classroom culture and environment; and build strong relationships with students and other educators. The Mentor Teacher may also facilitate pre-scripted learning experiences to help Corps Members synthesize their learning. Candidates for this role have prior coaching experience with adult learners. Mentor Teachers work with the program leader or coach in their region and work in person at a regional Practicum summer school. **WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR** **Spring Training** * Internalize Pre-Service structures, including but not limited to the scope of this role, the schedule, and the approach to coaching * Familiarize yourself with content and Teacher Leadership sessions in order to understand the development that Corps Members will engage in, and apply that to your coaching * Familiarize and customize pre-scripted sessions to be delivered during Pre-Service * Familiarize yourself with the student curriculum CMs will leverage during the summer **Corps Member Training and Practicum** * Serve as the Teacher of Record within a classroom, which includes general tasks such as submitting daily attendance, keeping a record of student progress, and taking the lead in the event of an emergency in the
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