Hemet Teacher Residency Program Mentor Teachers for the 2026-27 School Year

OPEN TO DISTRICT CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES ONLY

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Hemet Unified School District is proud to partner with the Alder Graduate School of Education Teacher Residency Program, recognized with a CSBA Golden Bell Award for innovation in educator preparation. This partnership reflects HUSD’s commitment to strengthening the educator pipeline and preparing highly effective teachers for our schools and community.

The Mentor Teacher role provides experienced educators with the opportunity to serve as instructional leaders while shaping the next generation of teachers. Mentor teachers work alongside a resident teacher who is embedded in the classroom for the school year, creating a collaborative teaching environment that enhances student learning and professional growth.

WHY SERVE AS A MENTOR TEACHER?

Serving as a mentor teacher is an opportunity to expand your professional impact beyond your own classroom while supporting the preparation of future educators.

Mentor teachers have the opportunity to:

• Shape the next generation of teachers by sharing their experience, instructional strategies, and professional expertise.
• Benefit from having a second educator in the classroom, allowing for increased student support, small group instruction, and collaborative teaching.
• Engage in meaningful professional collaboration with resident teachers, mentor colleagues, and university partners.
• Become part of a CSBA award-winning teacher residency partnership that is recognized for strengthening the educator pipeline in California.
• Expand their professional network and collaborative opportunities with district leaders, instructional experts, and educator preparation partners.
• Develop and strengthen leadership and coaching skills that support career growth within the profession.

Through this program, mentor teachers play a vital role in supporting new educators while enriching learning opportunities for students and strengthening the future of the teaching profession.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Letter of Interest

2. Copy of Clear California Teaching Credential

3. Letter of Recommendation from Current Principal
    

MENTOR QUALIFICATIONS   

1. Must possess a valid California Clear Credential in the subject area(s) of: 
   

• Multiple Subject
• Special Education - Mild/Moderate
• Mathematics
• Science

2. Must be teaching/providing services to students in the subject area listed on his/her credential (Must teach or provide services at least half of the day in the content area that matches the credential).

3. Must have completed 3 years of teaching experience by June 30, 2026.

MENTOR STIPEND

Unit Members participating in the Alder Graduate School of Education/HUSD Resident Teacher Program shall receive an extra duty stipend for each year of participation in the amount of $3,500 per year (prorated monthly according to service and participation).

MENTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Bargaining Unit Members selected to participate in the HUSD Resident Teacher Program as Teacher Mentors shall attest and abide by the conditions and responsibilities outlined in the Mentor Teacher Requirements. 

Time Commitment 

The role of a Mentor Teacher is a significant time commitment. It is expected that Mentors will make mentoring duties their top after school priority. Mentor Teachers must be able to commit to: 

• At least 2 hours of "Sacred Meeting Time" every week.

• Ongoing collaboration during the instructional day, including co-teaching and co-planning

• Participation in required mentor orientations, meetings, and professional learning  

Key Responsibilities

Mentor Teachers are expected to:

• Serve as the teacher of record in the classroom

• Model effective instruction, classroom management, and professional practice

• Provide at least 5 hours per week of documented support through:

• Co-teaching and lesson study

• Observation and feedback cycles

• Co-planning and instructional design

• Analyzing student data and student work

• Engage in reflective coaching conversations aligned to program expectations

• Collaborate with program staff to support resident progress and credential requirements

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The Hemet Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For all complaints concerning students, employees, and programs please contact: 

Juan Santos, Director, Title IX, Compliance & Resolution
1791 W. Acacia Avenue
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-5100 ext. 2255

For questions concerning Section 504, please contact: 

Joshua Workman, Director, Student Support Services
1791 W. Acacia Avenue
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-5100 ext. 3500

For questions concerning educational equity, please contact: 

Michael Schanze, Coordinator of Child Welfare & Attendance and Educational Equity
1791 W. Acacia Avenue
Hemet, CA 92545