Manager, Mentoring in Ilinois
Job in
Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, 61803, USA
Listing for:
Up Closets of Charleston
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Professional Development, Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 our Golden Apple Scholars program and Accelerators in our 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.
Reports to: The Director of Mentoring and Teacher Development
Responsibilities:
Show a commitment to Golden Apple’s mission to inspire, develop and support teachers throughout Illinois to mitigate teacher shortageCoordinating calendars and schedules for Professional Development delivered by key partners and Mentors as well as other stakeholdersCollect necessary performance data and documentation from mentors and teachers and ensure comprehensive and accurate record-keeping in our master system-of-recordMeasure the success of our Teaching Scholars and Accelerators individually and collectively to improve our completion and persistence ratesCollaborate with colleagues in Golden Apple to ensure smooth transitions and hand-offsMentor beginning teachers in our two teacher preparation pipeline programs, with an emphasis on those who are 1st year teachersCoaching 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 mentorsCollect, analyze, and present data to inform program recommendationsAttending, developing, and delivering professional development, including planning and coordinating all aspects of in-person sessions.Collaborating with school leadership who are clients of our work - including school, network, and district-level administrators - regarding their observations and those of our MentorsReviewing and approving pay and expense reimbursements for Independent Contractors/Mentors and communicating with mentors when necessary to aid this effort.Able to implement systems to examine and determine the distribution of funds from multiple sources for the purpose of compensating independent contractorsDeveloping communications and newsletters, which include timely information and useful resources for various teacher audiences supported by the mentoring programBe a key team member in Golden Apple's summer professional development and events through planning with partners and maintaining communications with all who are involvedContribute and assist in the implementation of the end-user content for the web-based app utilized for summer programmingParticipate in recurring team meetingsPractice excellent interpersonal skillsMaintaining confidentiality and sensitivity of informationAccomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership, working with a team, and exploring opportunities to add value to the organizationOther duties as assigned by the Director of Mentoring and Teacher DevelopmentSkills and
Qualifications:
Hold a Professional Educator’s License with experience in K-12 education.Excellent organizational skills, ability to follow processes, and attention to detailStrong problem-solving skills; ability to reflect on processes and make improvementsStrong entrepreneurial attitude, including a drive for results and proven ability to stay focused on goals; ability to prioritize competing priorities and meet deadlinesAble to exemplify and systems thinking approach as well as design and implement systems to act as communication toolsStrong written communication and presentation skillsStrong computer and Internet proficiency, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and database applicationsWillingness to learn, ask questions, and evolveExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with external partnersDegree in a related educational field, holding a Professional Educators License with experience in K-12 educationCertified State Evaluator (for teachers) preferredEvidence of teacher leadership experience (e.g. PD planning and facilitation, school/grade/content team leader, school leadership, instructional…
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