Certification Mentor for Novice Teachers (CE or CEAS Holders)

Under New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 18A:6-127 ), school districts must pair novice provisional teachers with effective, experienced mentors. Mentors provide 30 weeks of guidance, observations, and confidential support. Annual mentor payments are $550 for traditional route (CEAS) OR $1,000 for alternate route teachers (CE).

Core Mentor Requirements Experience: At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience and active teaching within the last 5 years. Evaluations: Must hold a recent summative evaluation rating of "Effective" or "Highly Effective". Separation of Role: Mentors cannot serve as the novice teacher's direct supervisor or conduct formal employment evaluations.

Training: Must complete comprehensive training covering New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS), adult learning, and observation skills.