Summer Mentor Teacher

Job Description:

 

The summer mentor role is a crucial part of the MAT yearlong learning sequence. Summer mentors serve as MAT’s first model of great teaching, and support and guide them through their earliest teaching experience in Brown Summer High School. See below for specifics about mentor responsibilities, compensation, and expectations. 

Key Dates 

For a full summer calendar, please see the 26-27 Program Calendar (note, dates on this calendar are tentative until June 1st): 

• Mentor’s begin on June 22nd, and end on July 24th, 2026

• MATs will begin their work in the program on June 15th 

• Brown Summer High School will run July 6th-24th, from 8AM-12PM

Hours, Requirements, and Compensation

Mentors are required to attend all Educational Theory and Practice class sessions (~40 hours) and work ~4 hours per day at Brown Summer High School (~60 hours). Compensation is $4000.

Qualifications

Mentors must have 3 years of teaching experience at the secondary level and (preferably) mentorship experience/expertise. Preference is given to applicants working in our partner schools, Blackstone Academy, Hope High School, Central Falls High School, and Paul Cuffee High School. 

Dispositions

In order to help candidates assume increased responsibility in the classroom, mentor teachers should display:

• An attitude of patience, empathy, tact, insight, and flexibility

• A commitment to candidate growth by recognizing and responding to the individual needs, background, and developmental patterns of the candidate

• A commitment to establishing a culturally responsive classroom community

 

Responsibilities 

• Throughout the summer: 

  • Attend all Educational Theory and Practice (ETP) classes

  • Support MATs in the development of units and lessons

  • Meet and communicate with MAT faculty about candidate performance when needed

  • Present 1-2 workshops based on personal expertise in ETP 1 scheduled at the discretion of the faculty member

• During Brown Summer High School: 

  • Review and provide daily feedback on team lessons the evening before the day’s instruction

  • Observe the daily instruction of MAT candidates on your team 

  • Provide feedback notes/summary of observations including strengths and growth areas

  • Lead daily debrief supporting reflection about the instruction.

  • Evaluate candidate performance using the Brown-Adapted Danielson Teaching Rubric

  • Submit required evaluation forms twice during the summer

  • Participate in relevant Triad Meetings with content supervisors

Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

 

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-05-07

Job Posting Title:

Summer Mentor Teacher

Department:

Department of Education

Grade:

Ungraded Staff

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Position Work Location:

Onsite

 

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

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