Charter Academy Mentor Teacher

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Weber State University is hiring a Charter Academy Mentor Teacher. The position involves mentoring teacher candidates by providing constructive feedback and modeling effective instructional practices within an elementary classroom that emphasizes experiential learning. The role also includes collaborating with university partners, engaging in professional development activities, and representing the Charter Academy in the community as a resource in elementary education.

Highlights

Mentor Weber State University teacher candidates through coaching cycles involving inquiry-driven and developmentally appropriate curricula.
Model explicit instruction techniques including clear learning targets, guided practice, timely feedback, and making thinking visible.
Collaborate with university partners, students, and colleagues to support teacher development and student learning.
Engage in professional learning, present at conferences, and represent the Charter Academy positively.
Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related field, educator’s license, and cleared background screening.
Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree, minimum 3 years elementary teaching experience, curriculum development, and instructional coaching experience.
Position is full-time (40 hours/week), 9 months per year, exempt status, pay grade E32, starting salary at $55,000 with a generous benefits package.
Work under the direction of the Charter Academy Director at Weber State University Ogden campus; temporary position.
Physical requirements include medium work exertion, ability to perform various physical activities related to teaching tasks.
Must complete a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

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WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. 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).

Position Information

Position Title	Charter Academy Mentor Teacher
Requisition Number	S02286P
Position Category	Staff
Campus Location	Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week	40
Months per year	9
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade	E32
Salary
FLSA	Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function	Thank you for your interest in joining the Weber State University Charter Academy team. We are seeking an experienced mentor teacher who is passionate about supporting the development of future educators within a lab school setting. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong expertise in explicit instruction, including clear learning targets, modeling, guided practice, frequent checks for understanding, timely feedback, and structured opportunities for independent practice. This teacher should be skilled in making thinking visible and supporting learners through systematic, intentional instruction. In this role, you will mentor Weber State University teacher candidates by providing thoughtful, constructive feedback and modeling effective instructional practices. Candidates should be adaptable, personable, and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively with university partners, students, and colleagues in a dynamic environment. We are also seeking a professional who is willing to share their expertise beyond the classroom by presenting at conferences, engaging in professional learning, and serving as a positive representative of Weber State University Charter Academy and its mission. We appreciate your commitment to instructional excellence and to preparing the next generation of educators. The Charter Academy at Weber State University is a model demonstration laboratory center that provides a unique learning experience for elementary students while simultaneously training and developing future educators. The mentor teacher role includes modeling effective teaching practices in an elementary classroom that immerses students in experiential learning. The mentor teacher partners with the student teachers via coaching cycles to design and implement inquiry-driven and developmentally appropriate curricula, lead small groups, co-teach, conduct research, and reflect on data to improve teaching and learning practices for elementary students. Additionally, mentor teachers represent WSU in the community by serving as a model and resource of evidence-based practice in elementary education. The mentor teacher will work under the direction of the Charter Academy Director. The Charter Academy is located on the Weber State University Ogden campus. This may be a temporary position.
Required Qualifications	Required: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related field Educator’s license Cleared Background Screening
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred: Master’s Degree Minimum 3 years Teaching Experience in an Elementary Classroom Experience Developing Curriculum Instructional Coaching Experience
A successful candidate will be willing to
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.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date	03/03/2026
Review Date	03/17/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Notes to Applicant	If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish with our team, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $55,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and transcripts. In addition, three letters of reference that address the candidate’s qualifications must be submitted by the authors through the application system. Candidates will designate references when applying and the application system will email the references requesting the letters. 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 March 17, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/27732

ADA Essential Job Function

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., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , 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 perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., 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).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- jobs.weber.edu
- KSL
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Agency Referral
- Personal Referral
- Internal Job Posting
- Advertisement/Publication
- Other web advertisement
- Other
* Do you have or have you ever been issued a W# By Weber State University? Yes or No.

If yes, please enter your W# (W followed by eight numbers).

(Open Ended Question)

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Cover Letter
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Position Information

Position Title	Charter Academy Mentor Teacher
Requisition Number	S02286P
Position Category	Staff
Campus Location	Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week	40
Months per year	9
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade	E32
Salary
FLSA	Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function	Thank you for your interest in joining the Weber State University Charter Academy team. We are seeking an experienced mentor teacher who is passionate about supporting the development of future educators within a lab school setting. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong expertise in explicit instruction, including clear learning targets, modeling, guided practice, frequent checks for understanding, timely feedback, and structured opportunities for independent practice. This teacher should be skilled in making thinking visible and supporting learners through systematic, intentional instruction. In this role, you will mentor Weber State University teacher candidates by providing thoughtful, constructive feedback and modeling effective instructional practices. Candidates should be adaptable, personable, and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively with university partners, students, and colleagues in a dynamic environment. We are also seeking a professional who is willing to share their expertise beyond the classroom by presenting at conferences, engaging in professional learning, and serving as a positive representative of Weber State University Charter Academy and its mission. We appreciate your commitment to instructional excellence and to preparing the next generation of educators. The Charter Academy at Weber State University is a model demonstration laboratory center that provides a unique learning experience for elementary students while simultaneously training and developing future educators. The mentor teacher role includes modeling effective teaching practices in an elementary classroom that immerses students in experiential learning. The mentor teacher partners with the student teachers via coaching cycles to design and implement inquiry-driven and developmentally appropriate curricula, lead small groups, co-teach, conduct research, and reflect on data to improve teaching and learning practices for elementary students. Additionally, mentor teachers represent WSU in the community by serving as a model and resource of evidence-based practice in elementary education. The mentor teacher will work under the direction of the Charter Academy Director. The Charter Academy is located on the Weber State University Ogden campus. This may be a temporary position.
Required Qualifications	Required: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related field Educator’s license Cleared Background Screening
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred: Master’s Degree Minimum 3 years Teaching Experience in an Elementary Classroom Experience Developing Curriculum Instructional Coaching Experience
A successful candidate will be willing to
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.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date	03/03/2026
Review Date	03/17/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Notes to Applicant	If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish with our team, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $55,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and transcripts. In addition, three letters of reference that address the candidate’s qualifications must be submitted by the authors through the application system. Candidates will designate references when applying and the application system will email the references requesting the letters. 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 March 17, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/27732

ADA Essential Job Function

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., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , 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 perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., 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).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- jobs.weber.edu
- KSL
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Agency Referral
- Personal Referral
- Internal Job Posting
- Advertisement/Publication
- Other web advertisement
- Other
* Do you have or have you ever been issued a W# By Weber State University? Yes or No.

If yes, please enter your W# (W followed by eight numbers).

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts

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