Communication Skills, Mentoring, Problem Solving Skills, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
Description of Service Opportunity:
This opportunity is a stipend to provide mentoring support for a first-year teacher during the 2025-2026 school year as described in the CPS mentoring guidelines.
Minimum Requirements:
To serve as a CPS Mentor, an educator must:
- Hold professional licensure (or have at least three years of teaching experience in the role being mentored and have the recommendation of their principal or supervisor).
- Hold professional teacher status (PTS) in the Cambridge Public Schools (or have accumulated extensive previous teaching experience in the role being mentored).
- Have demonstrated effective teaching practice in the classroom as shown by receiving a rating of at least proficient or exemplary on their most recent evaluation.
- Have demonstrated practice that reflects excellent content knowledge of the MA Curriculum Frameworks and the Standards of Effective Teaching Practice and Educator Evaluation System.
- Be an effective communicator and problem solver, especially when working with colleagues.
- Have demonstrated proficiency in a variety of pedagogical strategies/methods to meet a diverse range of learning needs.
- Be knowledgeable about the professional and community resources in the school and district.
- Be able to maintain a confidential relationship.
Length of Contract:
September 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Contract Amount:
Flat Rate $2000.00
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Cambridge Public Schools