Summer Mentor Teacher

Key Dates

Mentors begin on June 22nd, 2026 and end on July 24th, 2026. MATs begin their work in the program on June 15th, 2026. Brown Summer High School will run July 6th-24th, 2026, from 8AM to 12PM.

Mentors must attend all Educational Theory and Practice class sessions (approximately 40hours) and work approximately 4hours per day at Brown Summer High School (approximately 60hours). Compensation is $4,000.

• Three years of teaching experience at the secondary level.
• (Preferably) mentorship experience or expertise.
• Preference given to applicants working in partner schools:
  Blackstone Academy, Hope High School, Central Falls High School, and Paul Cuffee High School.

• Patience, empathy, tact, insight, and flexibility.
• Commitment to candidate growth by recognizing and responding to the individual needs, backgrounds, and developmental patterns of the candidate.
• Commitment to establishing a culturally responsive classroom community.

Throughout the summer:

• Attend all Educational Theory and Practice (ETP) classes.
• Support MATs in the development of units and lessons.
• Meet and communicate with MAT faculty about candidate performance when needed.
• Present 1-2 workshops based on personal expertise in ETP 1 scheduled at the discretion of the faculty member.

During Brown Summer High School:

• Review and provide daily feedback on team lessons the evening before the day’s instruction.
• Observe the daily instruction of MAT candidates on your team.
• Provide feedback notes/summary of observations including strengths and growth areas.
• Lead daily debrief supporting reflection about the instruction.
• Evaluate candidate performance using the Brown-Adapted Danielson Teaching Rubric.
• Submit required evaluation forms twice during the summer.
• Participate in relevant Triad Meetings with content supervisors.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

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