Stipend - Mentor Teacher (Kelly) (Internal Only) (SY26-27)

Chelsea Public Schools • Chelsea, MA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

An experienced teacher who has demonstrated exceptional classroom techniques and who demonstrates substantial knowledge about the subject he or she teaches. Mentor teachers should have rapport with colleagues and a marked ability to guide and counsel, plus available time to fulfill all requirements including meetings. Mentors should also be committed to helping their new colleagues have a positive experience in Chelsea in order to increase teacher retention. The appointment of a mentor teacher is for one year only. Previous mentor teachers wishing to be assigned a new must submit a new application. All mentors must be available for training during new teacher orientation on August 17 - 20, 2026 to meet with their mentees.

Requirements

• Experienced teacher who has demonstrated exceptional classroom techniques.
• Demonstrates substantial knowledge about the subject he or she teaches.
• Has rapport with colleagues.
• Has a marked ability to guide and counsel.
• Has available time to fulfill all requirements including meetings.
• Committed to helping new colleagues have a positive experience in Chelsea to increase teacher retention.
• Available for training during new teacher orientation on August 17 - 20, 2026.
• Upload a letter of interest to the "documents" section of your application in TalentEd.

Nice To Haves

• Previous mentor teachers wishing to be assigned a new must submit a new application.

Responsibilities

• Track 1: 3 mentees per mentor (120 minute monthly requirement for each new teacher)
• Track 2: 5 mentees per mentor (60 minute monthly requirement for each new teacher)
• Year 2: 6 mentees per mentor - If less than 3 mentees take on 1 year one as well.
• Provide support in the key areas of learning school rules and policies, developing effective teaching and classroom management strategies, understanding the culture of the school, personal confidence and stability; and if mentor and mentee share a common area, curriculum.
• Meet weekly and separately with each mentee to discuss current concerns and offer strategies for new to the profession mentees and for veteran teacher mentees.
• Keep track of meetings and communications in a log that must be submitted to the lead mentor monthly.
• Observe each mentee at least 2 times a year, including a pre-conference, a full-period observation, and a debrief.
• Arrange observations for the mentee to observe other teachers at least 2 times a year, including a pre-conference, a full-period observation, and a debrief.
• Attend and participate in monthly meetings with new teachers on the designated date of each month and quarterly meetings with the mentors only.
• Facilitate, or help facilitate, an equitable portion of the monthly mentor-mentee meetings.
• Attend mandatory mentor training in August.
• Attend quarterly mandatory meetings during the school year (3-4 pm).
• First year mentors only - Will be required to attend PD for new mentors (approximately 4 per year).
• Commit an additional day of work outside the regular school year with new teachers.
• Work with assigned teachers during new teacher educator orientation week in August.
• Complete required assigned summer reading prior to the NEO.
• Report to the Mentor Lead and an Assistant Principal or Principal.

Benefits

• Stipend
• CTU contractual rate.
• Compensation will be adjusted accordingly for emergency situations if a mentor cannot attend NEO and/or serve for the full year.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed