We help you thrive from day one.
Holistic, personalized, virtual professional development for new teachers
Your first few years teaching don't have to be miserable.
That’s why we’re here to help.
The Mastermind Program Offers Teachers:
Responsive professional development
No more sit-and-get workshops. Masterminds are designed to focus on what you want help with in the moment you need it.
A safe space to ask for help
Masterminds connect teachers cross-building & are confidential, so no need to worry that your questions get back to your admin.
Structured reflection and feedback
Giving you time to process what's happening in your own classroom to identify what to continue and how to pivot
Collaboration with teachers outside your school
What obstacles would you overcome if you could pick the brain of 8 brilliant educators for every challenge you face this year?
What people are saying:
What is the Mastermind Program?
Mastermind Sessions with your Cohort
The heart of the mastermind program.
Mastermind groups are comprised of 4-8 new teachers and a veteran teacher and meet via Zoom for 90 minutes twice a month.
Think of them as your teaching family for the year--teachers going through the same things as you and have your back.
As a member, you'll take turns in the “hot seat” where you share a teaching challenge and receive feedback and resources from the rest of the group. We also spend time reflecting, goal-setting, and exploring teaching strategies during each session.
Coaching
Monthly, virtual instructional coaching from an experienced teacher outside of your district (read: safe space) to dive deep into specific teaching skills or problem-solve a challenge.
Courses
On-demand online professional development courses and webinars to learn skills you're focusing on right now. No commitment to complete; but they're available when you need them.
Community
Interactive virtual events throughout each month specifically tailored to new teacher needs. These include live webinars, Q&A's with veteran teachers, co-planning/co-grading sessions, and more.
There’s something special about the mastermind program
that has been a huge part of the success that I’ve been experiencing…After an interaction with [the mentors from the program], I think about how they made me feel–that’s how I want my students to feel when they interact with me. Feeling encouraged, empowered, and ready to go out there and be able to present themselves to the world as a valuable asset. They do a solid job with that because they care.
Brian Johnson
Business Teacher, Everett Meredith Middle
Is the New Teacher Mastermind Program a Good Fit for You?
The program is best for teachers who are:
- In their first 1-2 years of teaching for those who went through a full teacher preparation program before teaching, OR in their first 1-4 years for those who went an Alternative Certification route
- Hungry to learn
- Happy to share ideas and help other teachers
- Willing to try new ideas
- Passionate about reaching every student
- Able to commit the time required (see below)
The program is NOT for teachers who:
- Are already experienced (more than 2-4 years of teaching experience)
- Already have a completely maxed out schedule
- Don't want extra support or who don't like feedback on what you're doing
- Aren't willing to change or improve what you're already doing
- Aren't looking for more ideas on how to better reach every student
- Prefer complaining or venting to problem-solving
How to get started:
Step 1:
Click the "Join the Waitlist" button below.
Step 2:
Click the link emailed on August 1st to enroll--be in the first 30 have a shot at 33% off!
Step 3:
That's it! If you're joining the Complete program, you'll be contacted about joining a Cohort once you enroll.
Join the Waitlist Today:
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FAQ
Most frequently asked questions and answers
We love our beginner teachers! Generally, this program is best-suited for teachers in your first 1-2 years of teaching if you went through a full teacher preparation program before teaching, OR in your first 1-4 years if you went an Alternative Certification route. Any more experience than that, and teachers generally want to talk about different topics and skills than we focus on in the mastermind program.
Deadline to opt into the 2021-2022 program is September 1st, 2021.
However, the first 60 to enroll on August 1st, 2021 at noon CST will receive a discounted rate (33% for the first 30, 20% off for the second 30).
Both the Complete program and Mastermind Community option are year-long programs.
For the Mastermind Community events–we meet mostly in the evenings at various days/times throughout the months.
Small groups in the Mastermind Complete program for an 1.5 hours every other week between the hours of 4pm-9pm ET. Once enrolled, we work with you to find a session that works for your schedule which will meet at the same time every other week.
For the Mastermind Complete program, the minimum is 3.5 hours, though recommended is 6-8 hours so you can attend the Mastermind Community events relevant to you to maximize what you get out of the program.
For the Mastermind Community-only option, there is no requirement, though we recommend 4 hours/month (or 1 event/hour a week or every other week).
No worries! You can cancel at any time.
We use Zoom as our meeting platform, which is a web-based application. You can access Zoom on any type of computer or tablet as well as their phone, as long as you have a webcam and microphone.
Teachers say one of the best things about the mastermind program is that it’s way more interactive than a class. Typically classes include lectures, readings, or a some amount of pouring knowledge into your brain. Masterminds, on the other hand, focus on discussion and collaboration.
That being said, we do offer on-demand courses in the Mastermind Community and Courses plan and up, and we have veteran teachers lead webinars and workshops on certain topics. Mastermind small group sessions do include studying some veteran teacher work, but the majority of what we do is interactive, hands-on, and immediately applicable to your classroom.
Enroll When Doors Open on Aug. 1st.
Questions? Inquiries?
Contact us:
- +1-872-256-3893
- info@newteachermasterminds.com