Manager, Mentoring in Illinois

Overview

The Golden Apple Foundation is seeking a Manager of Mentoring to assist in the management of Mentors who support our new teacher induction programs. Teaching Scholars in the Golden Apple Scholars program and Accelerators in the Golden Apple Accelerators program are supported through mentoring and professional development during their initial years of teaching by working with an experienced team of Mentors.

The Director of Mentoring and Teacher Development

• Show a commitment to Golden Apple’s mission to inspire, develop and support teachers throughout Illinois to mitigate teacher shortage
• Coordinate calendars and schedules for Professional Development delivered by key partners and Mentors as well as other stakeholders
• Collect necessary performance data and documentation from mentors and teachers and ensure comprehensive and accurate record-keeping in our master system-of-record
• Measure the success of Teaching Scholars and Accelerators individually and collectively to improve completion and persistence rates
• Collaborate with colleagues in Golden Apple to ensure smooth transitions and hand-offs
• Mentor beginning teachers in our two teacher preparation pipeline programs, with an emphasis on those who are 1st year teachers
• Coaching 25-35 Mentors across Golden Apple’s programs who are beginning level
• Develop data collection tools to be utilized with teacher audiences as well as with mentors
• Collect, analyze, and present data to inform program recommendations
• Attend, develop, and deliver professional development, including planning and coordinating all aspects of in-person sessions
• Collaborate with school leadership who are clients of our work, including school, network, and district-level administrators
• Review and approve pay and expense reimbursements for Independent Contractors/Mentors and communicate with mentors as needed
• Implement systems to examine and determine the distribution of funds from multiple sources for the purpose of compensating independent contractors
• Develop communications and newsletters with timely information and useful resources for various teacher audiences supported by the mentoring program
• Be a key team member in Golden Apple’s summer professional development and events through planning with partners and maintaining communications with all involved
• Contribute to the implementation of end-user content for the web-based app utilized for summer programming
• Participate in recurring team meetings
• Practice excellent interpersonal skills and maintain confidentiality and sensitivity of information
• Accomplish organizational goals by taking ownership, working with a team, and adding value to the organization
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Mentoring and Teacher Development

• Hold a Professional Educator’s License with experience in K-12 education
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to follow processes, and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to reflect on processes and make improvements
• Strong entrepreneurial attitude with drive for results and ability to prioritize competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Able to apply systems thinking and design and implement systems to act as communication tools
• Strong written communication and presentation skills
• Strong computer and Internet proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and database applications
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and evolve
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work collaboratively with external partners
• Degree in a related educational field, holding a Professional Educator License with K-12 experience
• Certified State Evaluator (for teachers) preferred
• Evidence of teacher leadership experience (e.g., PD planning and facilitation, leadership roles, instructional coach)
• Minimum five years of teaching experience
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory and ability to apply its principles
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Willing to travel throughout Illinois
• Able to work independently, including outside or irregular hours
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively both verbally and in writing with team members and management
• Experience working in a fast-paced, quick-turnaround environment
• Ability to engage in self-reflection and participate in constructive conversations

$75,000 - $85,000. This represents Golden Apple’s pay range for this position. Actual pay is based on experience and other factors.

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance benefits
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• A defined contribution 403(b) plan with potential employer match up to 5%
• 2 weeks of paid vacation per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 12 sick/personal days per year