2026-2027 Mentor Teacher Program Job Englewood area,New Jersey USA,Education / Teaching

Position Type:
Extracurricular

Date Posted: 7/28/2026

Location:

District-Wide Position

ENGLEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Board of Education is seeking applications for the following position:

Mentor Teacher Program

QUALIFICATIONS:

NJ Teacher Certification

Minimum of three years of successful teaching

Strong instructional background

Successful implementation of the NJ Student Learning Standards

Expertise in training and leadership development is desirable

Experience working with at-risk students

Adept interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with staff, students, and parents

Must have a minimum rating of Effective

DESCRIPTION:

Candidates will receive training to serve as Mentors for newly hired teaching staff.

Qualities of a High-Performing Mentor-Teacher Commits to the

Roles and Responsibilities of Mentoring Accepts the Novice Teacher as a Developing Person and Professional Reflects on Interpersonal Communications and Decisions

Dedicates time to meet with the novice teacher
Persists in efforts to assist the novice teacher despite obstacles or setbacks
Maintains congruence between mentoring words and actions
Attends meetings, training or other professional development opportunities related to mentoring
Models self-reflection and self- assessment as hallmarks of professionalism
Endeavors to see the world from the novice teacher's point of view
Anticipates the needs of the novice teacher by thinking like a novice teacher
Understands the common problems and concerns of the novice teacher
Applies theories of adult learning and development
Models acceptance of diversity in others
Reflects on what, where, when, and how to communicate with the novice teacher
Adjusts communication style to the developmental needs of the novice teacher
Respects the confidentiality of the mentor-novice teacher relationship
Self-discloses regarding one's own professional challenges
Models effective helping relationship skills

Serves as an Instructional Coach Models a Commitment to Personal and Professional Growth Communicates Hope and Optimism for the Future

Employs the clinical cycle of instructional support
Values the role of shared experiences in the coaching process
Engages the novice teacher in a professional learning community whenever possible
Possesses knowledge of effective teaching practices
Models openness to new ideas and instructional practices
Lives the life of learner as well as teacher
Engages the novice teacher as fellow student of learning and teaching
Pursues professional growth related to teaching and mentoring
Advises the novice teacher on professional growth opportunities
Encourages and praises the novice teacher
Holds and communicates high expectations for the novice teacher
Projects a positive disposition toward the teaching profession
Avoids criticism of students, parents, and colleagues

There are mentoring costs associated with the Provisional Teacher Program which the Mentees are responsible for:

Teachers holding a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing ("CEAS") - the Mentee is responsible for paying your mentor fee of $550 for your services through payroll deductions.

Teachers holding a Certificate of Eligibility ("CE") - are responsible for paying your mentor fee of $1,000 for your services.

Please be advised that the fees may be prorated if training was received in a prior district or in a prior school year within the District. Mentor fees are deducted per pay cycle and paid at the end of the school year to the Mentor.

c: ETA President, EAA President

The Englewood Public School District is an affirmative action / Equal Opportunity Employer

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