How does one become a Mentor Teacher?
There are three steps. 1) Complete “The Mentor Teacher” course at Santa Rosa Junior College. To be eligible for this course, teachers must have successfully completed a formal course of study in early childhood education (e.g. AA Degree or Certificate Program) which included a supervised practicum component. 2) Apply to become a Mentor. Application is made to the Mentor Selection Committee and includes the following: • Transcripts of all relevant course work. • Complete history of all relevant experience. • Three letters of recommendation. • Written statement of philosophy, methods and reasons for wanting to become a Mentor. • Written evidence of the employer’s interest and agreement. 3) The Mentor Selection Committee meets annually to review all application materials and program quality assessment measures. Those applicants who are selected as Mentors will be assigned student teachers according to demand and funds available. Mentor performance and sites will be periodically reviewed.
