Infant-Toddler Pre-Mentor – Alternate Design

Infant-Toddler Pre-Mentor

Become an Infant-Toddler Pre-Mentor!

We are thrilled to introduce a new pre-mentoring opportunity for infant-toddler teachers! This initiative prepares infant-toddler teachers to serve as a pre-mentor while facilitating their progression towards becoming a full mentor within three years. Infant-toddler pre-mentors earn a modified stipend while working with mentees in their classroom or virtually and receive ongoing support and professional development, including mentor certification and monthly meetings.

"Being part of the Infant-Toddler Teacher Network has allowed me to expand my access to resources. More importantly it has allowed me to connect with like minded individuals who share the same passion for teaching. I am lucky to call these individuals friends and not just colleagues. The Infant-Toddler Teacher Network had given me the opportunity to share ideas, resources and gain friendships throughout the state of New Mexico."

Applications Open: April 1 – June 15, 2024
Virtual Meetings Begin: September 2024

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Pre-Mentor Applications

All Infant-Toddler teachers with three years of classroom experience and who are either working on an associate’s degree or will earn an Associate’s Degree within three years are encouraged to apply.

 

Who is eligible to become a pre-mentor?

  • Infant-Toddler Teachers who:
  • have an approved Infant-Toddler Teacher Network application
  • have received an email from the ECN Program Coordinator with directions on how to apply as an ITT Pre-Mentor
  • have three years experience in an Infant-Toddler classroom
  • are working towards an Associate's Degree in EC or are able to complete this degree within the next three years
  • If you already have an Associate's Degree, you should apply as a Mentor, not a pre-mentor.

Membership Requirements

  • Infant-Toddler Pre-Mentors must be enrolled in an AA Degree OR plan to earn AA within 3 years
  • Submit an application, résumé and reference letter
  • Attend 8 virtual meetings. One 90-minute meeting each month.
  • Attend 2 in-person events (August and April)
  • Submit a monthly documentation report