Secondary Teacher Mentor
Secondary Teacher Mentor
- 515120
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Hourly
Title: Secondary Teacher Mentor
Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Education
Department: UNT-Teacher Education & Admin-132330
Job Location: Denton
Salary: $25.00
FTE: .48
Retirement Eligibility:
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
Developing professionals who help others reach their full potential through powerful learning, social-emotional wellness, physical health, and civic engagement.
Position Overview
The R3STEM Mentor coaches R3STEM Teaching Fellows and observes at least one time each during the Fall and Spring semesters. The R3STEM Mentor will provide mentoring to develop the dispositions, knowledge and skills required of novice teachers and conduct meetings with teachers and district personnel as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's in Mathematics, Science, and/or Engineering.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Understands content specific curriculum.
- Mentor is able to assist mentees in processing stress and to help them grow professionally.
- Mentors are active listeners and are able to offer constructive feedback.
- Mentors have interpersonal strengths that support mentees emotionally, and allow mentees to develop confidence.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Mathematics, Science, Engineering and/or Curriculum and Instruction. Experience as a secondary Mathematics, Science, and/or Engineering Teacher.
Job Duties
- Observes R3STEM Teaching Fellows at least once during the Fall and Spring semester.
- Mentors R3STEM Teaching Fellows to develop dispositions, knowledge and skills required of novice teachers.
- Mentor meets with teachers and district personnel as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Part time position with variable hours.
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
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