New Teacher Mentor Guide & Log | Mentoring New Teachers Weekly Check-Ins
Simple, Structured Support in Just 15 Minutes a Week
Mentoring new teachers doesn't have to mean hours of preparation or complicated coaching systems. The New Teacher Mentor Guide & Log provides a simple, repeatable framework for meaningful 15-minute weekly check-ins that help beginning teachers reflect, solve problems, and build confidence. No elaborate planning. No lengthy meetings. Just focused conversations that lead to practical next steps.
What's Included
Mentor Guide & Meeting Framework
- 2-page New Teacher Mentor Guide
- 15-minute weekly check-in structure
- 5 consistent conversation prompts
- Practical tips for before, during, and between meetings
Documentation & Tracking
- Weekly Check-In Log for reflections, strategies, resources, and next steps
- Check-In Sign-Off Log for meeting dates, minutes, and signatures
- Printable PDF versions
- Fully editable Google Docs for customization
How the 15-Minute Check-In Works
Each meeting follows five simple questions:
- Check In: How did the week actually feel?
- Recognize Success: What went well? What are you proud of?
- Identify Challenges: Where's the friction right now?
- Find Support: What resource or strategy can help?
- Choose One Step: What one small thing will you try?
The structure keeps conversations focused without turning mentoring into another evaluation or checklist.
Who Is It For?
- Mentor teachers supporting new and early-career educators
- Instructional coaches providing regular teacher support
- School leaders coordinating mentoring programs
- New teacher induction programs establishing consistent check-ins
- Teacher preparation programs supporting student teachers and beginning educators
Why This Mentor Guide?
Effective mentoring doesn't require complicated systems. It requires consistent, meaningful conversations.
This resource helps you:
✓ Make mentor meetings more focused and productive
✓ Reduce preparation time for mentors
✓ Give new teachers space to reflect and problem-solve
✓ Identify challenges before they become bigger problems
✓ Document support, strategies, and next steps
✓ Build teacher confidence and professional judgment
✓ Maintain a consistent mentoring routine
Less time preparing for mentoring. More time providing support that matters.
Product Details
Format: Digital resource with printable PDFs and editable Google Docs
Includes: 2-page mentor guide, weekly check-in framework, reflection log, and meeting sign-off log
Meeting Length: Approximately 15 minutes per week
Best For: Mentor teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, and new teacher induction programs
Use: Stand-alone mentoring tool or supplement to an existing coaching, onboarding, or induction program
