Weber State University
WSU Charter Academy Lab School Administrator
🇺🇸 Ogden, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $75K
💻 Administrator
🗓️ October 28th, 2025
K-8
Edtech.com's Summary
Weber State University is hiring a WSU Charter Academy Lab School Administrator. The role involves providing visionary leadership and managing all aspects of school operations, including developing and implementing an educational program for kindergarten and primary-grade classrooms, hiring and mentoring teachers, collaborating with university faculty, building community partnerships, securing funding, and advancing early childhood and teacher education programs.
Highlights
- Develop and implement a new program serving at least two classrooms of kindergarten and/or primary-grade students
- Hire, support, and develop high-quality teachers; mentor teacher candidates
- Ensure delivery of a developmentally appropriate, research-based curriculum
- Collaborate closely with university faculty to align curriculum and coordinate student field experiences and research
- Build partnerships with campus and community organizations and work with families and Governing Board
- Secure sustainable funding and grants to support the program
- Required qualifications include a Master’s in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, Utah School Administration License (or completion by May 2026), three years of elementary teaching experience, and two years of school administration
- Preferred qualifications include charter school experience, Science of Reading/LETRS training, special education experience, and instructional coaching certificates
- Position is 40 hours per week, 11 months per year, exempt status
- Annual salary starts at $75,000 with a generous benefits package
WSU Charter Academy Lab School Administrator Full Description
WSU Charter Academy Lab School Administrator
Position Details
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 | WSU Charter Academy Lab School Administrator
Requisition Number | S02205P
Position Category | Staff
Campus Location | Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week | 40
Months per year | 11
Alternate work schedule |
Pay Grade | E33
Salary |
FLSA | Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function | The Charter Academy Lab School Administrator for the WSU Charter Academy provides visionary leadership and effective management for all aspects of school operations. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a new program serving at least two classrooms of kindergarten and/or primary-grade students. Key responsibilities include hiring, supporting, and developing high-quality teachers; mentoring teacher candidates; and ensuring the delivery of a developmentally appropriate, research-based curriculum. The Administrator collaborates closely with university faculty to align curriculum, coordinate student field experiences and research activities, and strengthen connections between the Charter Academy and academic programs. The role also involves building strong partnerships with campus and community organizations, working with families and the Governing Board of Directors to ensure accountability, securing sustainable funding, and advancing the program’s mission to provide exemplary early childhood and teacher education experiences.
Required Qualifications | Required: Master’s in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education or related field Utah School Administration License or completion by May 1, 2026. Three years of elementary school experience that includes kindergarten and/or primary grades, and teaching experience Two years of school administration/leadership (e.g., school/program administration, Lab School, Charter School, Special Education LEA representative, administrative designee) Educational program development and evaluation experience Experience teaching and mentoring teachers. Educational research experience. Experience securing funding and grant writing
Preferred Qualifications | Preferred: Charter school experience Higher Education lab school experience Kindergarten and first grade teaching experience Science of Reading/ LETRS training Special Education experience or licensure Experience working with varied family dynamics Experience with developing and sustaining community partnerships Experience with curriculum and instruction development Experience with accreditation processes Experience with adult learning and higher education teaching Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education instructional coaching certificate Certifications/License: Early Childhood Education License (PreK-3) or Elementary Education License (K-8), or Special Education License.
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.
Requisition Number | S02205P
Position Category | Staff
Campus Location | Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week | 40
Months per year | 11
Alternate work schedule |
Pay Grade | E33
Salary |
FLSA | Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function | The Charter Academy Lab School Administrator for the WSU Charter Academy provides visionary leadership and effective management for all aspects of school operations. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a new program serving at least two classrooms of kindergarten and/or primary-grade students. Key responsibilities include hiring, supporting, and developing high-quality teachers; mentoring teacher candidates; and ensuring the delivery of a developmentally appropriate, research-based curriculum. The Administrator collaborates closely with university faculty to align curriculum, coordinate student field experiences and research activities, and strengthen connections between the Charter Academy and academic programs. The role also involves building strong partnerships with campus and community organizations, working with families and the Governing Board of Directors to ensure accountability, securing sustainable funding, and advancing the program’s mission to provide exemplary early childhood and teacher education experiences.
Required Qualifications | Required: Master’s in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education or related field Utah School Administration License or completion by May 1, 2026. Three years of elementary school experience that includes kindergarten and/or primary grades, and teaching experience Two years of school administration/leadership (e.g., school/program administration, Lab School, Charter School, Special Education LEA representative, administrative designee) Educational program development and evaluation experience Experience teaching and mentoring teachers. Educational research experience. Experience securing funding and grant writing
Preferred Qualifications | Preferred: Charter school experience Higher Education lab school experience Kindergarten and first grade teaching experience Science of Reading/ LETRS training Special Education experience or licensure Experience working with varied family dynamics Experience with developing and sustaining community partnerships Experience with curriculum and instruction development Experience with accreditation processes Experience with adult learning and higher education teaching Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education instructional coaching certificate Certifications/License: Early Childhood Education License (PreK-3) or Elementary Education License (K-8), or Special Education License.
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 | 10/24/2025
Review Date | 11/09/2025
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 11-month position starts at $75,000 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 November 9, 2025. 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/26787
Review Date | 11/09/2025
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 11-month position starts at $75,000 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 November 9, 2025. 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/26787
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position | Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., 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., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position | Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
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).
Physical Requirements of this position | Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
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
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- 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
Optional Documents
3848 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, Utah 84408
(801) 626-6000
3848 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, Utah 84408
(801) 626-6000
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