Mentor 36 - Surrey Teachers' Association

Co-Sponsored by the Surrey Teachers’ Association & School District 36

Many teachers find supportive, understanding colleagues at their schools. To help support and formalize those relationships, the STA and the School district sponsor a Teacher Mentorship program. This is a wonderful opportunity for new teachers to benefit from the expertise of a more experienced colleague, someone with a sympathetic ear, and someone who will be there to answer their questions. For mentors, working with new, enthusiastic teachers is always a rewarding and re-vitalizing opportunity—you will undoubtedly find yourself rejuvenated by their optimism and energy! Please consider signing up as a mentor or new teacher at Mentor36.

Who can join?

Mentees: new contract teachers, and new to role, we are developing what support look like for a TTOC mentorship version.
Mentors: experienced members with more than 3 years of teaching experience.

What does it involve?

Partnerships: If you already have someone in mind you would like to work with, please submit your applications together. If not, we try to pair people up with someone at a nearby school, who is teaching similar grades/subjects.
Commitment: attend 4 after-school whole-group sessions and informal meetings/communication with your partner.

How to Apply

In the 2026-2027 school year, there are three different ways for teacher mentors and mentees (early career, new to role, new to Surrey) to be involved in mentorship. Please click on the embedded link below to fill out the Expression of Interest Form for the opportunity relevant for you:

Site-Based Mentorship: a school team works collectively to provide mentorship and learning opportunities for teachers at their site. This Expression of Interest form can be filled out by one teacher interested in facilitating site-based mentorship at their school.
Mentorship Cohort: group of 8 – 10 teachers who work in a similar role/position in the district (music, library, LST, etc.). This Expression of Interest form can be filled out by both experienced and new to role teachers.
1–to–1 Partnerships: teachers partner to support each other in a one-to-one setting. This Expression of Interest form can be filled out by mentors and mentee teachers.
Indigenous Mentorship Form: Indigenous Educators, connect with other Indigenous educators in the Surrey School District and join as a mentor or mentee

For more information, please contact the Professional Support Services officer at services@surreyteachers.org or call the STA office at (604) 594-5353.