Current Postings
Garden Gate Preschool
Lead Preschool Teacher Position now open
- QUALIFICATIONS: ● Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Development, Early Childhood Development, or equivalency; current CPR certification; a current Food Handler’s Permit; and effective interpersonal skills ● Preferred Utah Teacher Licensure/Certification in Early Childhood Education and continuing education to meet state standards completed each year
- Position is part time & hourly; Compensation ranges depending on experience with minimum starting pay of $20/hr
- TO APPLY: Submit a resume and cover letter to: lisa@gardengatelearning.com
- For more information, check out the full job description.
State Jobs
The Office of Early Childhood is hiring:
- An Early Childhood Program Manager position. Details can be found here.
- A Grant Coordinator. If you have experience coordinating a large federal or state grant, are organized and detail-oriented, and comfortable speaking with groups of stakeholders, this position may be for you! Details here.
The Office of Child Care is hiring:
YWCA Lolie Eccles Early Education Center
Love working with children? Join us in providing high-quality, mission-driven, child care! Excellent benefits, training and ongoing continuing education provided. Click the link the see our current openings
Here We Grow, Draper UT
Current job openings for for an Early Childhood Education Teacher and an Early Childhood Center Director.
Check out the Job Descriptions today.
Apply online here.
Eccles Early Childhood Development Lab School, SLCC
Current job opening for an Early Childhood Teacher, part time.
Check out the Job Description today!
Neighborhood House
We have some great positions now open - check them out!
Ogden Weber Community Action
OWCAP has ongoing positions to fill. Check them out today!
Contact Sarah Denson with additional questions: sdenson@owcap.org
Preschool Teacher, SimpleLife School, Ogden City
SimpleLife is a nature and art based preschool.
● $15-$20/hr depending on experience
● 25-35 hrs/week (Sep-May) and 15-20/hrs biweekly (Jun-Aug)
Looking to make a positive difference in this world? Come join our caring, supportive
teaching team. We are looking to hire a passionate and experienced early childhood
teacher who will strive to maintain the peaceful, safe and loving haven of our in-home
school. Teachers at SimpleLife believe in, apply and promote our vision of caring for
ourselves, others and our earth.
Teachers implement curriculum prepared by the director that focuses on creativity,
curiosity, and compassion through mindful practices, hands on learning and play in
inspiring environments. In addition to collaborating with each other, teachers are
expected to develop relationships with the parents and families of all students. We want
everyone to feel a sense of belonging and community here at SimpleLife School!
If you feel like you would be a good fit for our program, please email your resume to the
School Director, Jenny Rogers at jenny@simplelifeschool.com
Preschool Director, Wasatch Presbyterian Preschool, Salt Lake City
Starting Date:
ASAP
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a program of quality education for the preschool
- Establish and maintain the Preschool as an orderly business operation
- Facilitate collaborative relationships between the preschool, the church, and community at large
Hours & Compensation
- Job Type: Full-time, August-May
- Hours: 40 hrs/week, August-May
- Benefits: Medical and retirement (benefits negotiable)
- Compensation: $50,000 annually
- Personal days: 10 days during the program year, school breaks that follow the Salt Lake School District calendar
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood or Education
- Familiarity with the culture and programs of Wasatch Presbyterian Church, as well as the Presbyterian Church USA
- Ability to train, lead, and evaluate teachers and administrative staff
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to show initiative in problem solving and be open to new ideas
- Ability to create a welcoming, positive school environment
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software as appropriate, including Procare Management Software, Google Workspace, MS Word, MS Excel, digital photo management, Dropbox file sharing, current social media platforms, etc.
To Apply: Contact Courtney Raines @ craines@wpcslc.org
Early Childhood Educator, Wonderbloom Nature Preschool
Starting Date:
ASAP, Open Until Filled
Full-time (40 hours/week),M-F 8:00am-4:00pm or Part-time (20 hours/week), M-F 8:00am-12:00pm or 12:00-4:00
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate has training in early childhood education and embodies an interest in, and passion for, nature-based learning. In addition, the candidate will have strong lesson planning skills, be self-motivated, and communicate empathetically and confidently with children, parents, and supervisors. The candidate will be organized, reliable, and impervious to the natural elements. It is important that the candidate is motivated to deal with the challenges of a start-up school and provide flexibility and innovation with the team.
Key Responsibilities:
Generate outdoor, nature-based lesson plans that reflect the values, mission and vision of the school using an Emergent Curriculum approach. Co-manage a class of 2-5.5 years old and provide a safe and supportive environment both indoor and outdoor. Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of lesson plans. Coordinate with Co-Teacher and Parent Volunteers to implement the daily schedule. Plan, prep, serve, and clean up snacks. Supervise children during bathroom breaks, injury accidents, medication administration, or feeding. Strictly adhere to school’s policies and procedures in conjunction with regulations set forth by the Department of Health’s Child Care Licensing program. Set up and take down indoor and outdoor classrooms. Work with the team to develop the programs. Determine individual student needs and goals and track progress. Attend weekly staff meetings. Help with annual fundraisers and annual open houses.
Preferred Education/Experience:
Associate degree or similar in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Experience teaching children ages 2-5.5 years old in a commercial group setting. Comfortable spending up to 5 hours per day outside, in all weather conditions. Strong planning, organizing, and management skills. Demonstrated verbal and written skills. Comfortable with word processing and other computer and internet-based programs.
Salary Range and Benefits:
$16/hr
Full Time benefits:
- Salary is reviewed annually with a 2-4% pay increase each year.
- Worker’s Compensation Insurance
- Paid Federal and State Holidays. +96 hours of PTO (prorated depending on date of hire)
- Life, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance provided.
- Dependent Care FSA, Medical FSA, and 401k options.
- Tuition scholarships for Employee children.
Part Time benefits:
● Worker’s Compensation Insurance● Paid Federal and State Holidays; PTO (prorated depending on date of hire)● Tuition scholarships for Employee children.
To apply:
Submit resume and cover letter to lianna.lopez@wonderbloom.org
Classroom Assistant, Wonderbloom Nature Preschool
Starting Date:
ASAP, Open Until Filled
Full-time (40 hours/week),M-F 8:00am-4:00pm
Part-time (20 hours/week), M-F 8:00am-12:00pm or 12:00-4:00
Full Year and Summer Only positions available
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is good with children and has interest in nature-based learning. Must be able and willing to spend several hours outdoors.
Key Responsibilities:
● Assist teachers in management of a class of up to 16 students from 2-5 years old
● Support Classroom Teachers and Administrators to implement a daily school schedule.
● Plan, prep, serve, and clean up snacks.
● Assist teachers in supervising children during bathroom breaks, injury accidents, or feeding.
● Strictly adhere to school’s policies and procedures in conjunction with regulations set forth by the Department of Health’s Child Care Licensing program.
● Set up and take down indoor and outdoor classrooms and clean up
● Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Education/Experience:
High School Diploma and some formal training in Early Childhood or a related field. Comfortable spending up to three hours at a time outdoors, in all weather conditions. Demonstrated verbal and written skills. Comfortable with word processing and other computer and internet-based programs.
Salary Range and Benefits:
$14/hr
Full Time benefits:
● Salary is reviewed annually with a 2-4% pay increase each year.
● Worker’s Compensation Insurance
● Paid Federal and State Holidays. +96 hours of PTO (prorated depending on date of hire)
● Life, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance provided.
● Dependent Care FSA, Medical FSA, and 401k options.
● Tuition scholarships for Employee children.
Part Time benefits:
● Worker’s Compensation Insurance
● Paid Federal and State Holidays; PTO (prorated depending on date of hire)
● Tuition scholarships for Employee children.
To apply:
Submit resume to lianna.lopez@wonderbloom.o
Director, Eccles Lab School
The Director of the Eccles Lab School at Salt Lake Community College is responsible for the planning, development, leadership, and logistical oversight for child care at a facility that is both (1) a state-licensed child care facility that is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and (2) a Lab School where college students can learn best practices in early care and education. Click here for more details!
First review of applicants is April 1, 2022.
Preferred qualifications for this position are:
- Experience working with ethnic minority groups;
- Bilingual;
- Masters degree in Early Childhood;
- Experience managing/directing a large child care facility;
- Experience managing a budget for a child care facility;
- Experience with child care software.
- More details on the link above!