Position Type:
Extracurricular Activities/Teacher (Extra Duty)
Date Posted:
8/20/2026
Location:
DIVISION OF CURRICULUM SERVICES
Date Available:
Until Filled
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Under New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 18A:6-127), school districts must pair novice provisional teachers with effective, experienced mentors. Mentors provide 30 weeks of guidance, observations, and confidential support. Annual mentor payments are $550 for traditional route (CEAS) OR $1,000 for alternate route teachers (CE).
Core Mentor Requirements
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Experience: At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience and active teaching within the last 5 years.
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Evaluations: Must hold a recent summative evaluation rating of "Effective" or "Highly Effective".
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Separation of Role: Mentors cannot serve as the novice teacher's direct supervisor or conduct formal employment evaluations.
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Training: Must complete comprehensive training covering New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS), adult learning, and observation skills.
