Mentor Journeyworker

The Utah Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teachers (U-RAPT) has two phases, the pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship. In each of these phases, the apprentice is provided an expert mentor journeyworker to support them as they become a certified paraeducator or professionally licensed teacher.

Paraeducator Journeyworker

In the U-RAPT program, a paraeducator journeyworker is a key mentor figure for pre-apprentices. They are experienced paraprofessionals who guide and support pre-apprentices as they gain classroom experience and work towards their associate's degree.

What makes a paraeducator journeyworker special?

Experienced: They have a solid background working in classrooms, likely as a paraprofessional, and have demonstrated competence in their role.
Knowledgeable: They are familiar with the Utah Standards for Instructional Paraeducators and can help pre-apprentices develop the necessary skills.
Mentoring skills: They are skilled at guiding and supporting adult learners in a classroom setting.
Dedicated to the program: They are committed to helping pre-apprentices succeed in the U-RAPT program and their future teaching careers.

Paraeducator journeyworkers serve as a mentor who bridges the gap between the pre-apprentice's current skills and the competencies they need to become a teacher. They provide practical guidance, support, and feedback within the classroom environment.