Temporary Micareer MENTOR; Part-Time

Position Summary

MiCAREER Mentors are experienced educators who guide candidates through the educator credentialing process while fostering professional growth and confidence. Mentors play a vital role in addressing the teacher shortage by supporting candidates’ unique needs and strengthening school communities.

• Experienced (credentialed) educator with a strong understanding of classroom practice and professional standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor adults using an asset-based, supportive approach.
• Commitment to relationship-based mentoring and building community within schools and among colleagues.
• Flexibility to adapt support to the diverse needs of candidates, especially in rural or under-resourced contexts.

• Builds strong trust-based relationships with candidates from the start of their MiCAREER journey.
• Provides individualized support tailored to candidate logistical goals and challenges (MiCAREER tasks), including instructional practices, MTTC preparation, and professional development.
• Advances logistical questions and troubleshooting challenges.
• Serves as a knowledgeable guide through credentialing requirements and program expectations.
• Fosters collaboration, reflection, and resilience through coaching conversations and ongoing check-ins.
• Participates in mentor training and professional learning to ensure alignment with program practices.
• Contributes to the growth of the MiCAREER mentoring model by sharing insights, refining supports, and collaborating with fellow mentors.

• Title:
  
  TEMPORARY MiCAREER MENTOR (PART-TIME)
• Posting Number: S-3761
• Position Number: 99999
• Type of Recruitment:
  External
• Employer:
  
  Central Michigan University
• Work Schedule:
  
  Hours will vary based upon needs of MiCareer, not to exceed 25 hours per week.
• Employment Status:
  Part-Time
• Pay: $25.00 per hour
• Employee Group:
  Temporary Staff
• FTE: 0.00

CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.