Mentoring Contractor in NM

Golden Apple Foundation Careers•New Mexico, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Golden Apple Foundation is seeking Independent Contractors to provide early-career mentoring services to newly licensed preK-12 teachers in New Mexico. Teaching Scholars in our Golden Apple Scholars program are supported through mentoring and professional development during their initial years of teaching by working with an experienced team of Mentors.

Requirements

Five or more years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated achievement of above-average student outcomes
Understanding and implementation of successful adult learning theory
Deliver effective coaching that builds teacher capacity
Demonstrate strong relationship-building skills
Adept at measuring performance in the classroom
Experienced with effective teaching practices and pedagogy
Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
Clear and professional oral and written communication
Positive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset
Organized and detail-oriented
Proficient in basic technology tools, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other web-based platforms

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to mentees to prepare effective onboarding plans for entering the classroom and the community of PreK-12 students whom they will serve
Measure the success of the mentees individually and collectively to ensure that Prek-12 student learning is maximized
Observe early career teachers’ instructional practice in the classroom and review measurements of student learning
Coach mentees to improve effectiveness and support all students in achieving their learning goals
Demonstrate professional maturity and respect confidentiality of the mentor/mentee relationship
Conduct a minimum of three in-person classroom observations per mentee throughout the academic year
Submit timely documentation, including calendars, observation forms, professional notes, and invoices
Maintain regular communication with program leadership
Attend mentoring virtual meetings with Program leadership
Consistently demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills