Program Mentor (Mentor Teacher)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Program Mentor (Mentor Teacher) 

Department: Center for Teacher Preparation and Certification 

Reports to: Program Administrator

Effective Date: 8/31/26

# of Direct Reports: 5

# of People Supported: 15

 

Job Description:

The Mentor Teacher supports teacher candidates who are currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program. The mentor serves as an instructional coach, professional guide, and resource to help candidates develop their pedagogical skills, instructional practices, and readiness for lead teaching roles.

Mentors work closely with candidates in their school placements, providing ongoing observation, feedback, and support aligned with program requirements and New York State teaching standards.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Mentor 1–3 teacher candidates over the course of the academic year or semester
• Conduct observations (in-person and virtual) of candidates in classroom settings
• Provide constructive, actionable feedback to improve instructional practice, classroom management, and student engagement
• Support candidates in lesson planning and curriculum development, instructional strategies and differentiation, classroom management techniques and assessment
• Engage in check-in sessions with assigned mentees
• Model teaching practices when appropriate
• Maintain documentation of mentoring activities, including observation notes and progress updates
• Communicate regularly with program administrator regarding candidate progress and if necessary, identify candidates in need of additional support
• Participate in mentor training, as required
• When applicable, prepare candidates for teaching interviews including lesson plan development and demonstration lessons

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of effective instructional practices and classroom management
• Ability to coach adults using constructive, growth-oriented feedback
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to build trusting, professional relationships with teacher candidates
• Cultural responsiveness and commitment to equity in education
• Proficiency with basic technology tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, online observation platforms)

Qualifications:

Valid New York State teaching certification in an appropriate content or grade area (Preferred)

Education: Master’s degree in Education or related field

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in a K–12 setting or higher education

Physical Requirements:

• Mentoring typically takes place on-site and virtually. Mentors must be willing to conduct some in-person visits throughout the semester depending on program structure
• Time commitment averages 1–2 hours per mentee several times during a semester, including observation and feedback
• Schedule follows the academic calendar of the candidate’s school placement

Salary:

• This is a non-exempt position with an hourly rate range of $35-50.
• Hourly rate based on the number of mentees and program guidelines
• Travel will be reimbursed according to current allowable standards

Hours Expectation:

• Part-time, 29 hours or less per week 
• Based on program guidelines

Benefits:

• Part-time employment does not yield benefits
• For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits 

 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.

 

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at View email address on us.fitly.work to ask for assistance.