About the Program
The NEA-NM Mentorship Program supports the development of member leaders and early career educators. By providing mentorship, NEA-NM and the Center for Community Schools are advancing social justice in education by ensuring that early career educators are prepared to design inclusive spaces for all learners by employing anti-racist, community-based, identity-affirming, and culturally and linguistically responsive practices in their classrooms.
About the Mentor Role
We are seeking ten members to join our 2024-2025 mentor cohort. Selected mentors will receive robust training and coaching support throughout their first year in the program. Cohort members will be compensated for their work through a stipend paid out twice during the year. Mentors will be matched with at least one early career educator to support them throughout the school year.
Expectations of selected mentors:
- Attend NEA-NM Virtual Mentor Onboarding (6-hour session)
- Attend 3 NEA-NM Mentor Training Sessions (2-hour sessions)
- Attend 3 NEA-NM Mentor Network Gatherings (2-hour sessions)
- Attend at least 3 NEA-NM Center for Community Schools professional development sessions with the identified early career educator/mentee they support in the program (1.5-hour sessions, dates TBD)
- Connect with mentee for a minimum of 2-5 hours per month
- Apply learning from training sessions within mentoring work
- Submit timely documentation and invoices as requested
- Submit program reflections and feedback
- Share the program and impact in the local community to support the vision of the program
Overview of the training curriculum and mentoring calendar found here (please note these may be subject to change)
To be considered for the program, applicants must be/have:
- An active member within NEA-NM.
- Recognized as an exemplary classroom teacher and professional role model within NEA-NM.
- A current or former classroom teacher with at least five years of successful teaching experience with a wide range of students.
- Strong in subject matter and/or grade-level appropriate knowledge.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Credibility with peers and administrators.
- Respect for multiple perspectives.
- Experience working effectively with linguistically and culturally diverse students and special populations.
- A commitment to personal and professional growth and learning.
- A willingness to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective mentor.
- A willingness to work collaboratively with beginning teachers, mentors, and program leadership.
- Knowledge of/willingness to learn about beginning teacher development.
About the Application
Required Application Materials:
- Completed application form, including:
- Responses to essay question
- Current Resume/CV
- Reference contact information
The application deadline is August 12, 2024.