Teacher Education - Early Childhood Education Full-Time Professional CFS Track (tenure equivalent

Position: Teacher Education - Early Childhood Education Full-Time Professional CFS Track (tenure equivalent)
Job Title:

Teacher Education - Early Childhood Education Full-Time Professional CFS Track (tenure equivalent)
Posting End Date:
November 1, 2026

* NOTE:

Last day to apply is Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM (MST)
Position

Start Date:

August 1, 2027

Required Degree:

Masters degree in education or related field required;
Doctoral degree with specialization in early childhood education or related field preferred.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Required Experience:

Minimum of three years full-time teaching experience, preference given for teaching grades K-3 in public schools

Excellent communication skills, particularly in situations that require diplomacy and sensitivity.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience:

A pattern of successful university teaching with undergraduate preservice teachers

Experience as a mentor/cooperating teacher to teacher candidates (e.g., practicum experiences, student teachers, interns)
Experience in university public school partnerships or professional development schools

An understanding of the current literature, trends, and issues in early childhood education and teacher education

Familiarity with the BYU-Public School Partnership Evidence of working with diverse student populations

Experience in clinical supervision of teacher candidates and/or in-service teachers

Familiarity with the Utah Effective Teacher Standards Duties/Expectations:

The Early Childhood Education program at Brigham Young University is part of a university/public school partership
* that has spanned over 40 years and is integral to our teacher preparation program. This faculty member would act as a liaison betwen an assigned public school partnership district(s) and the university early childhood education program. They also teach courses, coordinate practicum and student teaching placements, and oversee the clinical supervision of teacher candidates. This position includes, but is not limited to, the following expectations:

Teaching Teach undergraduate courses in the Elementary Education program, including, but not limited to:

ECE 299R:
PreK-K PracticumECE 399R:
Primary Grade Practicum Program Administration Promote and support the BYU Public School Partnership and cultivate strong relationships with the BYU Lab School, district partners, and university faculty peers

Co-select, direct, support, train and supervise Clinical Faculty Associates Oversee the administration of performance-based assessments for teacher candidates in collaboration with other university faculty

Other duties as assigned

Field-Based Assignments Organize and facilitate high-quality placements for teacher-candidates

Oversee university courses completed in clinical settings, which may include but is not limited to: ECE 425R:
Grades K-3 Student Teacher, ECE 496R:
Academic Internship Organize and conduct practical seminars for teacher candidates during student teaching and internship

Provide support and remediation for students not meeting transition-related standards

Professional Outreach Support elementary education in the BYU-Public School Partnership districts by, for example, conducting professional development with practicing teachers

Establish a pattern of leadership in the broader state, national, and /or international elementary education community by, for example, presenting at education related professional conferences
* For more information about the BYU-Public School Partnership, please see: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Documents Required at the Time of Application:
Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application.

Note:

Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement…