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Mentor Teacher

Farmington, MN · On-site

$1.0K/wk

Continuing contract teacher in Farmington Public Schools. * Committed to professional development and growth. * Demonstrates a willingness to listen, support and encourage probationary teachers.

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract teacher in the United States is $53,698.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,500.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Contract Teacher is an educator hired on a temporary basis, typically for a specific period or academic year. They perform the same duties as regular teachers, such as lesson planning, classroom management, and student assessment. However, they may not receive the same benefits or job security as permanent teachers. Contract Teachers are commonly employed to fill vacancies, cover for absent staff, or meet short-term educational needs.

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Contract Teachers often follow the academic calendar of the institution that hires them, which may mean working standard school hours or variable schedules depending on the assignment. While some contract positions are full-time for a specific term, others may be part-time or require teaching multiple classes across different schools. One of the main benefits of contract teaching is the increased flexibility compared to traditional full-time roles, allowing teachers to select assignments that fit their availability and career goals. This structure also enables contract teachers to gain diverse classroom experiences and expand their professional network.

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Infographic showing various Contract Teacher job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,698 per year, or $25.8 per hour.

$1.0K/wk

Full-time

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Job description

Position Type:
Teaching/Mentor Teaching
Date Posted:
8/6/2026
Location:
Riverview Elementary
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Description:
1 year position
RVE
Mentor Teacher
To serve as an exemplary teacher and instructional leader providing knowledge, skills and resources needed to improve classroom practice while fostering a collaborative learning environment built around professional development opportunities.
Qualifications:
* Continuing contract teacher in Farmington Public Schools.
* Committed to professional development and growth.
* Demonstrates a willingness to listen, support and encourage probationary teachers.
* Demonstrates respect for children, colleagues, parents and district leadership.
Essential Functions:
* Attends Mentor training during Summer/Fall - training would include Charlotte Danielson Framework of Teaching (CDFT) and Reflective Teaching protocols and basic foundations of mentoring.
* Attends a New Teacher Workshop in the Fall to meet with mentee (if mentee is new to the district).
* Meets at least twice a month with mentee; maintains a log and assists mentee with Professional Development/Growth Portfolio.
* Attends monthly mentor meetings with Steering Committee member; four of these will be on focused topics with reflective follow-up.
* Observes teachers using the Reflective Teaching model of a pre-conference, observation and facilitates reflective follow-up dialogue, in conjunction with District 192's Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching (CDFT) procedures for observations.
Nominal Stipend: $1040
The position will pay a fixed stipend as delineated in Schedule Q of the teacher contract. The stipend amount is considered a "nominal stipend". The amount of the stipend will not change based on the number of daily hours that are devoted to duties.