Mentor Teacher @ Weber State University

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Weber State University is hiring a Mentor Teacher. This role involves leading an early childhood classroom that trains preservice teachers by designing developmentally appropriate curricula and coaching university students in research-based teaching practices. The mentor teacher maintains a model classroom meeting NAEYC criteria while acting as a community resource for evidence-based early care.

Highlights

Lead an early childhood classroom training preservice teachers (children aged 0-6, primarily infants and toddlers 0-3).
Provide observation, modeling, hands-on application, feedback, and scaffolding to university students.
Design and implement inquiry-driven, developmentally appropriate curricula.
Maintain a model classroom that meets NAEYC Accreditation Standards and Criteria.
Act as a coach helping WSU students develop research-based teaching practices.
Represent WSU in the community as a model and resource for evidence-based early care practices.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or related field and at least 1 year of experience teaching infants/toddlers.
Must obtain Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification, Utah Food Handlers Permit, and clear Utah background screening.
Preferred qualifications include training with infants/toddlers, familiarity with NAEYC standards, coaching certification, and experience working closely with families.
Position offers a starting annual salary of $38,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits.

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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	Mentor Teacher
Requisition Number	S02276P
Position Category	Staff
Campus Location	Weber State University - Ogden, UT
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 0- to 6-year-olds. The individual in this position will work with infants and toddlers ages 0-3 but could possibly work with children of other age groups.
Required Qualifications	Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Education or related field. 1 year of experience teaching infants/toddlers 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 Qualifications: Training and coursework with infants and toddlers. Prior experience working with infants and toddlers. Familiar with NAEYC Accreditation Standards and Criteria. Utah Early Childhood Coaching Certificate or coaching training/experience. Experience working closing with families with infants and toddlers, such as babywatch, early intervention, or home visiting.
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	02/03/2026
Review Date	02/17/2026
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 position starts at $38,000 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 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 February 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/27559

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., 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. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , 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.	The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

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* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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- 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
List of References with Contact Info

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Position Information

Position Title	Mentor Teacher
Requisition Number	S02276P
Position Category	Staff
Campus Location	Weber State University - Ogden, UT
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 0- to 6-year-olds. The individual in this position will work with infants and toddlers ages 0-3 but could possibly work with children of other age groups.
Required Qualifications	Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Education or related field. 1 year of experience teaching infants/toddlers 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 Qualifications: Training and coursework with infants and toddlers. Prior experience working with infants and toddlers. Familiar with NAEYC Accreditation Standards and Criteria. Utah Early Childhood Coaching Certificate or coaching training/experience. Experience working closing with families with infants and toddlers, such as babywatch, early intervention, or home visiting.
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	02/03/2026
Review Date	02/17/2026
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 position starts at $38,000 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 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 February 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/27559

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., 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. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , 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.	The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

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
List of References with Contact Info

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