Mentor Teacher

Job Title: Mentor Teacher 

Location: Denver, CO 

Reports To: Executive Director 

Position Type: Part-time (non-exempt)

Hourly Range: $35.00 - $42.00

Position Overview:

The role of the mentor is to facilitate the Fellow’s transition into his/her role as a Catholic educator in the Archdiocese of Denver, aid in the implementation of their formation, and support their long-term growth and career sustainability. The mentor will work in close collaboration with the school principal as well in order to ensure that the Fellow is meeting all the standards and expectations of the school. The mentor will correspond directly with the Executive Director should there be any need for intervention. 

In order to increase the benefits of this mentor-mentee relationship, the following dispositions are necessary: 

• The mentee will take the initiative to reach out to the mentor and express honestly any struggles he/she is experiencing. 
• The mentee must correspond in a timely manner with his/her mentor. This expectation includes responding to emails, texts, and calls within 24 hours to ensure that the mentor can give adequate feedback and stay up to date with what is occurring in the mentee’s professional life. 
• The mentee must be open to feedback from his/her mentor. The feedback is meant to ensure that the mentees can be the best teacher that God has called them to be. Being open to feedback means also putting into practice the feedback that has been given as a way to improve and grow. 
• Mentors will observe their Fellows in the classroom regularly throughout the school year. Lesson plans for each observation must be submitted to their mentor the night before. 
• Fellows and mentors will schedule a follow-up phone call upon completion of each observation. 
• Fellows will collaborate with and share all classroom expectations and procedures with their mentor before the start of the school year. 
• Fellows will collaborate with and share at least two weeks of lesson plans with their mentor before the start of the school year. 
• Mentors will help Fellows set goals before the start of the year and at the semester break. 
• Mentors will provide support in all four aspects of formation: human, intellectual, spiritual, and pedagogical. 

About Cabrini Teaching Fellows
Cabrini Teaching Fellows is a holistic formation community of educators committed to renewing Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Denver. The fellowship offers postgraduate training and formation to young adults who will teach in Catholic schools across the Archdiocese, contributing to the spiritual and academic renewal of Catholic education. Fellows engage in professional and personal growth while being part of a supportive, faith-driven community. 

Key Job Responsibilities: 

• Observation and Feedback: Observe mentees at least once a week for the first month and a half of school, then transition to monthly observations. Have follow-up conversations after each observation. 
• Lesson Plan Review: Review lesson plans from their mentees and ensure this lesson plans stay up to date and meet standards. 
• Support and Guidance: Be available to aid in other school-related situations where the Fellow may require advice before proceeding (e.g., parent conversations and student situations). 
• Goal Setting: Help Fellows set goals before the start of the year and at the semester break. 
• Holistic Formation: Provide support in all four aspects of formation: human, intellectual, spiritual, and pedagogical. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with the school principal to ensure the Fellow is meeting all standards and expectations. Correspond directly with the Executive Director if intervention is needed. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Competencies and Qualifications: 

• Be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043). 
• Strong commitment to the mission of Catholic education. 
• Must be comfortable working in a Catholic formation.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring within a Catholic school setting. 
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and support professional growth. 
• Organizational skills to manage observation and follow-up meetings.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in job-related technology, systems, or tools.
• Interest in mentoring 1-4 fellows.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.

Compensation:

• Base hourly range $35.00 - $42.00 per hour 

Start Date:

• July 27th, 2026

Application Instruction:

• Please include resume and a cover letter with a statement of your philosophy of education.  

This job description outlines the essential functions of the role and may be supplemented by additional responsibilities consistent with the scope and authority of the position and the mission of the church.