As an ElevatEd mentor, you will deepen your connections at your Jewish early childhood center and receive:

Stipend
You will earn a stipend above your regular salary to support your learning and growth as a mentor to an early childhood educator.

Mentor training
You will participate in a full academic year of training to help you build the skills of a mentor teacher.

Mentee support
You will work closely with a mentee for 18 months, helping an emerging educator learn, reflect, and grow as a professional.

Community of practice
You will join a community of practice, a network of other incredible mentor teachers with whom you can learn, grow, and build community.

Dedicated time
Your school will receive a stipend to cover the cost of substitute teachers so you can use dedicated time during the school day for ElevatEd learning and mentee meetings.

Qualifications:

• Teachers who have four to 10 years of experience in the classroom. Mentors do not need to have worked continuously at the same school during that time.
• Mentors should have some experience working in Jewish settings and/or sharing Jewish culture and tradition with young children.
• We are seeking educators who may not yet view themselves as mentors or veteran teachers but are excited to learn, grow, and gain leadership skills.
• Mentors should be able to maintain a trusting professional relationship and be attentive to sensitive political issues.
• Mentors will learn about goal setting, observation, and giving and receiving feedback in productive ways.
• Mentors must be available and willing to meet all time commitments, including weekly 45-to-60-minute meetings, classroom observations, and attendance at all trainings.
• We want our mentorship program to cultivate the next generation of veteran, expert teachers who will help grow the field of early childhood Jewish education.