Mentor Teacher

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.

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ADA Essential Job Function

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…