Successful Support Provider candidates will possess the following characteristics: o Demonstrated mastery and application of Montessori pedagogy o Knowledge and successful application of best teaching practices and Common Core Standards o Demonstrated understanding of California Standards of the Teaching Profession (CSTPs) o Ability to work with a variety of personalities, flexibility and team spirit o Attention to detail and deadlines, creative problem-solving skills o Ability to provide support, create challenge and offer vision to another o Genuine desire to serve as a growth agent for other colleagues o Willingness to reflect upon their own teaching practice

Qualifications: o A Professional Clear California Teaching Credential; o At least five years of teaching experience including a minimum of one year within the CMP network; o At least two years of teaching experience in a Montessori environment; o Montessori teacher certification for the grade-level in which the teacher teaches. Once trained, Mentors shall engage in the following annual responsibilities: o Attend a program "Kick-Off" update event at the beginning of the new school year; o Engage in weekly meetings with participating teacher; o Complete periodic classroom observations and facilitate formative assessment of teaching practice; o Assist participating teacher in identifying professional development activities most appropriately matched to the teacher's identified growth areas, o Attend three (3) consortium-wide Mentor seminars hosted by SCOE; o Attend one year-end summative event, Professional Induction Presentation (PGP); o Attend/participate in CMP-specific "district meetings" for Mentors as scheduled by the CMP SCOE TI Coordinator. Generally, two (2) district meetings will be scheduled per school year. Length of Assignment: o Mentors are most commonly assigned to a participating teacher for the duration of the participating teacher’s two-year induction program. Less commonly, experienced Teachers may complete a one-year assignment with an Early Completion candidate. Compensation: o $1,500 per year per assigned teacher (usual assignment: 1-2 teachers); Mentors may use their SCOE TI experience to apply for graduate level units in leadership through Sac State, which are applicable for pay scale credit. Direct any additional questions to CMP SCOE TI Coordinator: Sara Meece, smeece@cacmp.org All applications must include: