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Mentor Teacher Application

The Educator Academy is recruiting mentor teachers for the upcoming school year (24-25). We are looking to recruit a wide variety of mentors (Pre-K through 9th grade) across all partner districts and schools. In Missouri, a teacher is eligible to serve as a mentor if they have taught three or more years and are certified to teach in the content in which the resident is pursing certification. Please complete this form if you are interested in serving with The Educator Academy as a mentor teacher for the 24-25 school year. If you have questions about the program, review our website or email Tawar. Be sure to check out our cooperating teacher program to see if it also might be a good fit for you!

Note: This application does not guarantee that you will host a resident. Final decisions won't be made until late spring 2024.
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Personal Information
Name*
First* Last*
Email*
Phone*
Gender (optional)
- Male
- Female
- Nonbinary
- Intersex
- Other
I Identify as.... (Select all that apply; optional)
Education Experience
In which school do you currently teach?*
How many years have you been teaching at that school?*
How many years have you been teaching in total?*
What Missouri or Kansas teaching certificate(s) do you hold? Either email Tawar (tawar@educator-academy.org) or list your Educator ID below*
What grade level(s) do you anticipate teaching during the 24-25 school year?*
What content area(s) do you anticipate teaching during the 24-25 school year?*
Mentor Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale
Directions: This questionnaire is designed to help us gain a better understanding of the kinds of things that create difficulties for teachers in their school activities. Please indicate your opinion about each of the statements below (there are 12). The scale is 1 = Nothing; 3 = Very Little; 5 = Some Influence; 7 = Quite a Bit; 9 = A Great Deal
How much can you do to control disruptive behavior in the classroom?
The scale is 1 = Nothing; 3 = Very Little; 5 = Some Influence; 7 = Quite a Bit; 9 = A Great Deal
How much can you do to motivate students who show low interest in school work?
1 = Nothing; 3 = Very Little; 5 = Some Influence; 7 = Quite a Bit; 9 = A Great Deal
How much can you do to get students to believe they can do well in school work?
The scale is 1 = Nothing; 3 = Very Little; 5 = Some Influence; 7 = Quite a Bit; 9 = A Great Deal
How much can you do to help your students value learning?
The scale is 1 = Nothing; 3 = Very Little; 5 = Some Influence; 7 = Quite a Bit; 9 = A Great Deal
To what extent can you craft good questions for your students?
The scale is 1 = Nothing; 3 = Very Little; 5 = Some Influence; 7 = Quite a Bit; 9 = A Great Deal
How much can you do to get children to follow classroom rules?
The scale is 1 = Nothing; 3 = Very Little; 5 = Some Influence; 7 = Quite a Bit; 9 = A Great Deal
How much can you do to calm a student who is disruptive or noisy?
The scale is 1 = Nothing; 3 = Very Little; 5 = Some Influence; 7 = Quite a Bit; 9 = A Great Deal
How well can you establish a classroom management system with each group of students?
The scale is 1 = Nothing; 3 = Very Little; 5 = Some Influence; 7 = Quite a Bit; 9 = A Great Deal
How much can you use a variety of assessment strategies?
The scale is 1 = Nothing; 3 = Very Little; 5 = Some Influence; 7 = Quite a Bit; 9 = A Great Deal
To what extent can you provide an alternative explanation or example when students are confused?
The scale is 1 = Nothing; 3 = Very Little; 5 = Some Influence; 7 = Quite a Bit; 9 = A Great Deal
How much can you assist families in helping their children do well in school?
The scale is 1 = Nothing; 3 = Very Little; 5 = Some Influence; 7 = Quite a Bit; 9 = A Great Deal
How well can you implement alternative strategies in your classroom?
The scale is 1 = Nothing; 3 = Very Little; 5 = Some Influence; 7 = Quite a Bit; 9 = A Great Deal
Have you mentored with The Educator Academy Before?*
- Yes, I have been a The Educator Academy Mentor, one or more times
- No, I have never been a Mentor with The Educator Academy
Reflection Questions
What's one way your teaching practice has improved through your experience as a Mentor?*
What's one way your coaching practice has improved through your experience as a Mentor?*
Reflection Questions
The Educator Academy is working toward becoming an anti racist organization. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. What excites you about that? What might be challenging for you in that work?*
The Educator Academy is working toward becoming an antiracist organization. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. What excites you about that? What might be challenging for you in that work?
What strengths do you bring to the role of Mentor Teacher?*
What support do you anticipate needing as a Mentor Teacher? (See the flier for a description of the responsibilities.)*
Based on your experience, and what you know of The Educator Academy’s program, what impact will Mentoring have on your Resident? What impact will Mentoring have on your practice?*
Observation
Part of becoming a mentor teacher is a brief observation by The Educator Academy staff, followed by a reflective conversation. Please answer the questions below to help us schedule that observation and reflection.
What day(s) of the week would be best to observe?*
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
Which blocks of time would be best to observe?*
(In the space below, please describe a block of time during the day that would be best to observe. For this block, you should suggest a time in which you engage in direct instruction, for example: whole group instruction on new content, whole group mini-lessons. You should not suggest a time when you are engaging in one-on-one or small group conferencing, executing a review lesson, or administering an assessment.)
List day(s) and time(s) that you are typically available to meet for a 30-45 minute reflective conversation. (These should not be times when students are present.)*

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