Tucson Values Teachers offers a FREE mentorship program for all PreK-12 Southern Arizona teachers, connecting educators who are interested in finding a mentor with those who would like to give back by serving as an advisor.
Are you a PreK-12 teacher looking for additional support and guidance from teacher leaders with many years of experience in Southern Arizona? Apply now to be a Tucson Values Teachers mentee. This program is personalized to your needs with your mentor and is offered in addition to any program your district may offer. Some of the reasons you may request guidance:
- New teachers in their first 1-3 years of teaching
- Short-term class projects or goals
- A colleague to talk to when needed
- Any of your specific needs or questions
We are actively seeking teacher mentors to support colleagues throughout Southern Arizona. To be eligible to become a teacher mentor with Tucson Values Teachers, applicants must:
- Spend the majority (over 50%) of the school day in direct instruction to students
- Currently be certified to teach in Arizona
- Teach any grade or combination of grades PreK through 12 in a school in Pima, Cochise or Santa Cruz County
- Plan to continue in an active teaching status through the next full school year
- Active member of the TVT Teacher Advisory Council (Previous Raytheon Leaders in Education Award winner or finalist).