NOTICE: Applications received after 5:00p.m. CT on Friday, May 8, 2026 will be kept on a waitlist. Waitlist applicants may be considered if space becomes available. If you have questions, please contact rwlteachernetwork@kauffman.org.

Thank you for your interest in serving as a Mentor Teacher in the Real World Learning MVA Educator Network for the 2026-27 school year. This application outlines updated roles, responsibilities, and expectations for the upcoming school year.

Mentor Teachers individually support up to 13 teachers implementing Client-Connected Projects (CCPs) or Entrepreneurial Experiences (EEs), provide access for classroom visits, and potentially appear in instructional videos.

This role offers up to $3,000 in stipends.

The deadline to apply is Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5 p.m. You can expect a decision about your application by May 27, 2026, at the latest.

Please plan to spend 10-15 minutes completing the application.
Contact and eligibility information

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* 1. Primary email (the email you will check most often now through the end of the current school year)

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* 2. Personal (summer) email

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* 3. Prefix:

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* 4. First name

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* 5. Last name

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* 6. Preferred name

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* 7. Preferred pronouns

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* 8. Cell phone number

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* 9. School district or system (2026-27 school year)

Please note that we are looking for Mentor Teachers within school systems located in the six-county Kansas City metro area (Cass-MO, Clay-MO, Jackson-MO, Platte-MO, Johnson-KS, Wyandotte-KS)

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* 10. To make sure you are supported in your duties, please provide your supervising administrator's name and email.

Professional background

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* 11. Your current job title

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* 12. Years you have taught (round to nearest whole number)

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* 13. Class(es) you currently teach

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* 14. Class(es) you have previously taught

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* 15. Subject area(s) you are most comfortable mentoring (check all that apply)

Previous experience implementing CCPs or EEs

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* 16. Describe your experience level implementing CCPs or EEs.

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* 17. Have you had experience in any of the following RWL-sponsored programming? Check all that apply

Market value asset (MVA) categories

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* 18. Which group are you most interested in mentoring?

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* 19. If you selected one MVA category, are you open to mentoring the other if needed? This will not affect your chance to be selected as a Mentor Teacher.

Mentor competencies and responsibilities

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* 20. Describe an instance when you coached or mentored another educator.

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* 21. How do you / would you support teachers needing encouragement or troubleshooting during implementation?

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* 22. How would you foster trust, communication, and shared learning among your team of teachers?

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* 23. Are you willing to provide access to your classroom for up to two classroom visits per term?

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* 24. Are you willing to be video recorded for instructional or promotional purposes?

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* 25. Are you willing to serve as a peer evaluator for implementing teachers?

Commitments and availability

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* 26. Confirm that you can attend the required workshop dates by checking each box below. MVA Academy Workshops will take place at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center and a local school building.

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* 27. This year we will offer dedicated training for Mentor Teachers. Confirm that you can attend the required training dates by checking each box below. Training will take place at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center and a possible virtual option.

General questions

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* 28. Is there any other notable real-world learning experience you would like to share?

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* 29. Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

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