Mentors are experienced colleague who have been trained extensively in ways to best support new teachers (including doing demonstration lessons, co-teaching with you, offering suggestions about classroom management and helping you plan your lessons). Your discussions are confidential. Your mentor does not report back to your principal. If there is additional compensation offered (ie, for mentoring outside of regular school hours), the principal must post the position just as they would any other per session posting. Regular rules apply for any missed preps.