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Internal Postings/District Mentor Teacher
Date Posted:
5/23/2025
Location:
Detroit Leadership Academy PreK-8 Campus
District:
Detroit Leadership Academy
JOB TITLE: Mentor Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal
STIPEND: $3,000 paid in three lump sums (9/1, 12/1, 6/30)
DEPARTMENT: Academics
Who are we?
CEN is a mission- and values-driven organization committed to being Child Centered, Caring, Transformative, Accountable, and Anti-Racist.
The mission of CEN is to build a system of remarkable neighborhood schools in traditionally under-resourced communities using a trauma-informed, whole child approach to education - ensuring college, career, and life success for all children.
At CEN, we believe that creating and sustaining excellent and equitable schools for all children is the most critical issue today and that high-quality education is the only way to change the life trajectory and outcomes for kids. We believe that, regardless of their zip code, our kids deserve remarkable schools.
CEN team members are steadfast in our vision to dismantle systemic educational inequities. We are committed to culturally responsive education, including systems that promote anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Why Join CEN?
At CEN, we provide a wealth of professional learning, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are committed to the health and wellness of our employees. Moreover, CEN offers one of the most comprehensive compensation and benefits packages in the city of Detroit. CEN employees earn competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including:
- United Healthcare PPO including vision and dental with employer covering 80%
- 401K with match options
- Free Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Free Basic Life Insurance + Basic AD&D
- Supplemental insurance plans available
- Wellness benefits, including up to $250 annual reimbursement
- Free State Continuing Education Clock Hours
- Paid time off, varying by role
- Annual Retention Bonus that grows year over year
- Free membership in employee discount program.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking tenacious staff members who operate with empathy and will settle for nothing less than academic and life success for all students. Professionals with a passion for urban education and the city of Detroit align best with our needs and goals. Our top performers are focused on building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues and are driven by data and student outcomes.
What are the primary job responsibilities?
The Mentor Teacher plays a pivotal role in supporting and guiding new educators during their initial years of teaching. This position will enhance teacher retention, promote professional growth, and improve student achievement by providing structured mentorship aligned with Michigan's Mentoring and Induction Standards.
In addition to the requirements of a teacher, key responsibilities for the Mentor Teacher include, but are not limited to:
- Participate in one 3-hour virtual professional learning session in early August (date will be shared by June 1)
- Participate in two additional mentor training sessions over the school year.
- Utilize provided resources, including readings and scope and sequence, to guide the mentoring experience for new teachers.
- Provide guidance, support, and feedback to assigned new teachers (mentees) throughout their first three years of teaching.
- Facilitate monthly check-in meetings to discuss instructional strategies, classroom management, and professional development goals.
- Maintain up-to-date meeting logs for each mentee.
- Provide constructive, confidential feedback to promote reflective practice.
- Collaborate with school administrators and instructional coaches to ensure cohesive support for new teachers.
- Maintain open and confidential communication channels with mentees to build trust and encourage professional growth.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in education or equivalent
- Hold a highly-qualified certification in Michigan for at least 3 years.
- Minimum of five years of teaching experience; 5 years at a CEN school preferred.
- Minimum of three consecutive years of demonstrated high-quality teaching, as evidenced by data
- Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and succeed
- Possess the desire and willingness to develop one's own skill set
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain constructive group relationships.
- We ask our team to believe in, deliver on, and embody the following values: Be Child-Centered, Be Caring, Be Transformative, Be Accountable, and Be Anti-Racist.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
CEN does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
- Location:
- Wayne
