Mentor Teacher

Requisition Number: S02126P

Position Category: Staff

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 9

Alternate Work Schedule:

Pay Grade: E31

Salary:

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Melba S. Lehner (MSL ) Children’s School at Weber State University is a model demonstration laboratory center. A mentor teacher is assigned to lead an early childhood classroom that trains preservice teachers. The mentor teacher role with University students includes observation, modeling, hands-on application, feedback and scaffolding. Mentor teachers work to design and implement inquiry driven developmentally appropriate curricula for young children in their classrooms. This position is a dual role of maintaining a model classroom that meets NAEYC criteria, while also acting as a coach to help WSU students develop research-based teaching practices. Additionally, mentor teachers represent WSU in the community by serving as a model and resource of evidence-based practice in early care. 

The mentor teacher will work under the direction of the Melba S. Lehner Children’s School Director. This position is located on the Weber State University Ogden campus facility working with children 1- to 6-year-olds. 

Required Qualifications:

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Education or related field (Must have Bachelor’s degree completed within 6 months of hiring date).

• 1 year of teaching experience in an early childhood education classroom.

Must obtain the following before working with young children: 

• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification.

• State of Utah Food Handlers Permit.

• Cleared Background Screening through the Utah Department of Health.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred: 

• Prior experience working with toddlers and/or preschool age children.

• Familiar with NAEYC Accreditation Standards and Criteria.

• Utah Early Childhood Coaching Certificate or coaching training/experience.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 07/17/2025

Review Date: 07/31/2025

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicant:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU , we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this 3/4-time position starts at $38,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous https://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/benefits/Benefits-Information/Exempt-Benefits-2024-25.pdf.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin July 31, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. 

Physical Activity of this position: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work)., The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

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