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Position Title: Early Childhood Teaching Assistant
Location: Ogden, UT
Position Description:
This is a 9 month position, mid August through May, following WSU’s academic schedule. This is a 40 hours a week full-time position. Assist with all aspects of classroom teaching, planning, following NAEYC accreditation standards, and leading the classroom in the Mentor teacher’s absence. Implement learning experiences for children 1-5 years old. Implement classroom schedules and routines, inside and outside, including lunch, snack and nap/rest time. Assemble instructional materials as directed by the teacher, lead small and whole groups and 1-on-1 lessons as directed by the teacher. Implement child guidance strategies using the same emphasis & techniques as the teacher. Conduct observations, collect data, maintain records. Correspond and meet with family members under the direction of the teacher. Attend appropriate in-service and professional development opportunities. Routine cleaning of classroom and materials and provide health services as assigned. Perform duties in accordance with the MSL Children’s School’s policies and procedures and in accordance with the NAEYC Standards, Utah licensing, and Utah State Competencies. Perform additional duties, when needed, as directed by the teacher and/or director. This position reports to the program director and receives guidance from the classroom Mentor teachers.
Contact Jeneille Larsen with any questions @ jeneillelarsen@weber.edu
(posted 11/5/26)
Position Title: Professional Mentor – Hiring both Male and Female Friends to work with youth
Location: Salt Lake Valley (hybrid position with office in Kearns)
Position Description:
Are you ready to turn your passion for youth advocacy into a meaningful career? Friends of the Children – Utah is seeking a full-time, Professional Mentor, we call a "Friend," to walk alongside eight youth—showing up consistently, building trust, and creating a sense of belonging through a long-term, relationship-centered role. You'll champion each child's strengths, celebrate their wins, and help them navigate significant challenges at school, at home, and in the community. Salary Position at $50,000 - $56,000/annually DOE.
Contact John Koranicki with any questions @ JKoranicki@friendsutah.org
(posted 10/16/26)
Position Title: Family Support Case Manager
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Description: Full time, benefits available. The Family Support Case Manager plays a pivotal role in assisting families facing
economic hardship, housing instability, and other challenges. This position provides case
management services, connects clients with community resources, and advocates for their
well-being. The Family Support Case Manager works collaboratively with families to
develop individualized action plans that promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
(posted 4/10/2026)
Position Title: Pre-K Class Teachers
Location: Holladay, UT
Position Description: Part time PreK classroom of 4-5 year old children, Tue-Wed-Thu AM class. Warm, supportive environment. Bachelors degree in ECE is preferred.
(posted 3/25/2026)
Position Title: School Director
Location: Sandy, UT
Position Description:
Full Time; In Person. The Director provides leadership, administration, and daily oversight of Hilltop Christian School’s early childhood programs, including Preschool, Kindergarten/1st Grade, Extended Day, and Summer Camp. The role ensures programs maintain high standards of safety, educational excellence, regulatory compliance, and Christian values while creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate and engaging environment.
The director must have a strong focus on the school’s vision, curriculum development, personnel, parent and community relations, and Board of Director relations.
The director must share a passion for Hilltop’s educational philosophy. At Hilltop Christian School, our approach centers on personal, interactive instruction in a play-based format by experienced teachers who see each child as an individual. Children are encouraged to learn by exploring the world around them, and to communicate and express themselves clearly and confidently.
(posted 3/25/2026)
Position Title: Infant-Toddler Mentor Teacher
Location: Ogden, UT
Position Description: 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.
(posted 3/25/2026)
Position Title: Charter Academy Lab School Administrator
Location: Ogden, UT
Position Description: 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.
(posted 10/29/2025)
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Family Studies and Human
Development – Early Childhood Education
Location: St. George, UT
Position Description: The Department of Family Studies and Human Development at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites
applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, to begin starting January or
July 2026. The Family Studies and Human Development Department provides learning experiences and service
opportunities that teach students developmental needs of individuals, families, and consumers. Application is learned
through educational, organizational, and outreach programs. More information about the department and its associated
programs and faculty can be found online at https://fshd.utahtech.edu/.
(posted 10/27/2025)
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