Black men going into the field of education can often feel isolated and misunderstood due to the limited number of males in the profession. It is extremely important that young teachers are supported by experienced professionals to be successful in the field and have opportunities to interact with individuals who understand the unique challenges that Black men face in the field of education.

The purpose of the Teacher to Teacher/Brother to Brother program is to develop a cadre of experienced and successful Black male educators to serve as mentors and coaches for the Teach Brother Teach! Fellows.  The program provides a formal platform to facilitate positive interactions with experienced educators which will grow into a professional support network of Black Male educators in the Capital District.

Responsibilities

Mentors and coaches will have regular virtual and in person sessions with fellows to provide career planning and advisement, as well as academic and social support in order to help fellows navigate their way through the challenges of becoming a successful classroom teacher.

Requirements

Mentors must be certified teachers with at least 5 years teaching experience. Ideal candidates will have a combination of teaching and leadership experience

Mentors receive a yearly stipend of $5,000 to participate in the program