Induction Program Mentor
Summit Public Schools, Redwood City, CA, United States
What you’ll do:
Coaching
Support a caseload of up to 20 induction participating teachers through regular observation and coaching, a minimum of twice per month.
Conduct regular formal and informal classroom observations of induction participating teachers in-person and through video and provide feedback on their development.
Progress monitor to ensure all induction participating teachers are on-track with their induction goals and credentialing requirements, intervening when necessary.
Build strong relationships with all induction participating teachers.
Lead coaching conversations to support the growth of induction participating teachers.
Build strong relationships and collaborate regularly with school leaders to ensure a coherent, aligned experience and growth trajectory for induction participating teachers.
Facilitation of Credentialing Coursework
Co-plan and facilitate project-based coursework and values-aligned learning experiences for the cohort of intern candidates as needed to support the capacity of the intern program. As intern candidates are full time teachers of record, coursework sessions may be held evenings and/or weekends in-person.
Model high quality, student-centered instructional practices grounded in theory and best practices.
Provide formative and summative feedback for intern candidates on coursework assessments as needed to support the capacity of the intern program.
Collaborate with the lead Intern Mentor to support the intern candidates and program effectiveness.
Professional Development and Program Improvement
Participate in trainings, professional development, individual coaching, and team meetings with the Senior Program Director, Executive Director and/or Marshall program faculty team.
Engage and collaborate with the broader educational community regularly to remain up-to-date on best practices in P-12 education, higher education, and educator preparation.
Participate in the 360 review and program evaluation processes to provide feedback on the credentialing programs.
Support the ongoing work of improving the Induction Program and Intern Program in alignment with CTC standards, coaching best practices, and the values and vision of Summit and Marshall.
Who you are:
You are committed to and excited about the opportunity to coach and support early career teachers.
You maintain high expectations for all students and believe all students can find success in school, college, and life.
You have a strong background in education theory and pedagogy, and expertise in values-aligned teaching and learning practices.
You have a firm understanding of the principles of adult learning and are able to facilitate high quality, student-centered instruction grounded in theory and best practices.
You exhibit a deep commitment to anti-racist teaching and learning practices.
You have experience with backwards planning and mastery-based assessment.
You have strong coaching and mentoring skills.
You are proactive and a self-starter, able to balance taking initiative and working collaboratively with a team.
You are able to collaborate effectively by sharing your expertise, asking questions, and supporting the shared goals of a team.
You are comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration, building and adapting programs to ensure they effectively meet the needs of all stakeholders.
You have a learner’s mindset and know that giving and receiving honest, actionable, and timely feedback helps us grow.
You are deeply committed to continuous improvement.
You have strong communication skills and are able to communicate with a variety of stakeholders including team members, induction teachers, intern candidates, school leaders, and other strategic partners.
What you need:
Clear California Single Subject Teaching Credential
Minimum of 2 years of experience coaching and/or mentoring early career educators
Minimum of 5 years of full-time teaching experience.
Master’s degree in Education or a related field
Meet health clearance, and pass the reference, background/criminal checks, per education code
Access to reliable personal transportation is required for regular travel between Summit Public School sites.
What You Get:
In addition to joining a team that is collaborative, supportive, and engaging in meaningful work, you’ll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, unlimited “take what you need” PTO policy, 11 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year. You and your dependents will have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%) and employee life and disability insurance at no cost. Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent. The salary for this position starts at $109,528 and goes up to $129,573 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are all better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other’s voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities.
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Coaching
Support a caseload of up to 20 induction participating teachers through regular observation and coaching, a minimum of twice per month.
Conduct regular formal and informal classroom observations of induction participating teachers in-person and through video and provide feedback on their development.
Progress monitor to ensure all induction participating teachers are on-track with their induction goals and credentialing requirements, intervening when necessary.
Build strong relationships with all induction participating teachers.
Lead coaching conversations to support the growth of induction participating teachers.
Build strong relationships and collaborate regularly with school leaders to ensure a coherent, aligned experience and growth trajectory for induction participating teachers.
Facilitation of Credentialing Coursework
Co-plan and facilitate project-based coursework and values-aligned learning experiences for the cohort of intern candidates as needed to support the capacity of the intern program. As intern candidates are full time teachers of record, coursework sessions may be held evenings and/or weekends in-person.
Model high quality, student-centered instructional practices grounded in theory and best practices.
Provide formative and summative feedback for intern candidates on coursework assessments as needed to support the capacity of the intern program.
Collaborate with the lead Intern Mentor to support the intern candidates and program effectiveness.
Professional Development and Program Improvement
Participate in trainings, professional development, individual coaching, and team meetings with the Senior Program Director, Executive Director and/or Marshall program faculty team.
Engage and collaborate with the broader educational community regularly to remain up-to-date on best practices in P-12 education, higher education, and educator preparation.
Participate in the 360 review and program evaluation processes to provide feedback on the credentialing programs.
Support the ongoing work of improving the Induction Program and Intern Program in alignment with CTC standards, coaching best practices, and the values and vision of Summit and Marshall.
Who you are:
You are committed to and excited about the opportunity to coach and support early career teachers.
You maintain high expectations for all students and believe all students can find success in school, college, and life.
You have a strong background in education theory and pedagogy, and expertise in values-aligned teaching and learning practices.
You have a firm understanding of the principles of adult learning and are able to facilitate high quality, student-centered instruction grounded in theory and best practices.
You exhibit a deep commitment to anti-racist teaching and learning practices.
You have experience with backwards planning and mastery-based assessment.
You have strong coaching and mentoring skills.
You are proactive and a self-starter, able to balance taking initiative and working collaboratively with a team.
You are able to collaborate effectively by sharing your expertise, asking questions, and supporting the shared goals of a team.
You are comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration, building and adapting programs to ensure they effectively meet the needs of all stakeholders.
You have a learner’s mindset and know that giving and receiving honest, actionable, and timely feedback helps us grow.
You are deeply committed to continuous improvement.
You have strong communication skills and are able to communicate with a variety of stakeholders including team members, induction teachers, intern candidates, school leaders, and other strategic partners.
What you need:
Clear California Single Subject Teaching Credential
Minimum of 2 years of experience coaching and/or mentoring early career educators
Minimum of 5 years of full-time teaching experience.
Master’s degree in Education or a related field
Meet health clearance, and pass the reference, background/criminal checks, per education code
Access to reliable personal transportation is required for regular travel between Summit Public School sites.
What You Get:
In addition to joining a team that is collaborative, supportive, and engaging in meaningful work, you’ll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, unlimited “take what you need” PTO policy, 11 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year. You and your dependents will have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%) and employee life and disability insurance at no cost. Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent. The salary for this position starts at $109,528 and goes up to $129,573 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are all better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other’s voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities.
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