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Manager, Mentoring in Illinois

Illinois

Manager, Mentoring in Illinois

 Salaried / Exempt, Full-time Position

Summary:

The Golden Apple Foundation is seeking a Manager of Mentoring to assist in the management of Mentors who support our new teacher induction programs. Teaching Scholars in our Golden Apple Scholars program and Accelerators in our Golden Apple Accelerators program are supported through mentoring and professional development during their initial years of teaching by working with an experienced team of Mentors.

Reports to: The Director of Mentoring and Teacher Development

 Responsibilities:

  • Show a commitment to Golden Apple’s mission to inspire, develop and support teachers throughout Illinois to mitigate teacher shortage
  • Coordinating calendars and schedules for Professional Development delivered by key partners and Mentors as well as other stakeholders
  • Collect necessary performance data and documentation from mentors and teachers and ensure comprehensive and accurate record-keeping in our master system-of-record
  • Measure the success of our Teaching Scholars and Accelerators individually and collectively to improve our completion and persistence rates
  • Collaborate with colleagues in Golden Apple to ensure smooth transitions and hand-offs
  • Mentor beginning teachers in our two teacher preparation pipeline programs, with an emphasis on those who are 1st year teachers
  • Coaching 25-35 Mentors across Golden Apple’s programs who are beginning level.
  • Develop data collection tools to be utilized with teacher audiences as well as with mentors
  • Collect, analyze, and present data to inform program recommendations
  • Attending, developing, and delivering professional development, including planning and coordinating all aspects of in-person sessions.
  • Collaborating with school leadership who are clients of our work - including school, network, and district-level administrators - regarding their observations and those of our Mentors
  • Coordinating document collection for risk management procedures for independent contractors.
  • Reviewing and approving pay and expense reimbursements for Independent Contractors/Mentors and communicating with mentors when necessary to aid this effort.
  • Able to implement systems to examine and determine the distribution of funds from multiple sources for the purpose of compensating independent contractors
  • Developing communications and newsletters, which include timely information and useful resources for various teacher audiences supported by the mentoring program
  • Be a key team member in Golden Apple's summer professional development and events through planning with partners and maintaining communications with all who are involved
  • Contribute and assist in the implementation of the end-user content for the web-based app utilized for summer programming
  • Participate in recurring team meetings
  • Practice excellent interpersonal skills
  • Maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity of information
  • Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership, working with a team, and exploring opportunities to add value to the organization
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Mentoring and Teacher Development

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Hold a Professional Educator’s License with experience in K-12 education.
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to follow processes, and attention to detail
  • Strong problem-solving skills; ability to reflect on processes and make improvements
  • Strong entrepreneurial attitude, including a drive for results and proven ability to stay focused on goals; ability to prioritize competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Able to exemplify and systems thinking approach as well as design and implement systems to act as communication tools
  • Strong written communication and presentation skills
  • Strong computer and Internet proficiency, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and database applications
  • Willingness to learn, ask questions, and evolve
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with external partners
  • Degree in a related educational field, holding a Professional Educators License with experience in K-12 education
  • Certified State Evaluator (for teachers) preferred
  • Evidence of teacher leadership experience (e.g. PD planning and facilitation, school/grade/content team leader, school leadership, instructional coach, etc.)
  • Minimum five years of teaching experience
  • Knowledgeable of Adult Learning Theory and able to apply its principles
  • Possesses strong organizational and Project Management skills and demonstrates the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously (i.e., leadership, negotiation, scheduling, risk and contract management, critical thinking, and communication)
  • Willing to travel throughout Illinois
  • Able to work independently, including, at times, outside or regular working hours
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively both verbally and in writing with team members and management
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, quick-turnaround environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with external partners
  • Ability to engage in self-reflection and participate professionally in constructive conversations

Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000 This represents the Golden Apple’s pay range for this position. Actual pay is based on various factors, including but not limited to experience.

Available Benefits for the Position Include: 

  • Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • A defined contribution 403(b) plan in which Golden Apple may match up to a maximum of 5% of your eligible compensation if you choose to invest 5% of your gross pay.
  • 2 weeks of paid vacation per year accrued per pay period.
  • 13 paid holidays for which you are eligible immediately upon hire.
  • 12 sick/personal days per year accrued per pay period

To Apply:

Complete the corresponding application link in Greenhouse: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/goldenapplefoundationcareers/jobs/4566587008

 

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