Requisition Number: F00531P
Job Description
The Department of Child and Family Studies and the Department of Teacher Education at Weber State University invites applications for a full-time instructor who is fluent in Spanish. This position will be a shared position in the NAEYC and AAQEP- accredited early childhood education program and the Teacher Education program at the associate, bachelor, and graduate levels. Successful candidates will have practice and teaching with children from birth through grade 6, and adult learning.
Job Duties
The instructor will teach 12 credit hours per semester, Teaching 12 credits (6 credits CHF/ 6 Credits TED). Plus a service commitment to assist with the Building Puentes program (new course preparation/translation, practicum oversight). TED teaching credits will include student-teaching field placements, oversight, and observations. ECE credits teaching Spanish courses – practicum, family engagement, and/or integrated curriculum.
Required Qualifications
Required:
- MS, M.Ed. Early childhood education, Special Education, or a closely related degree
- Fluent in Spanish
- Three years of pre-K-3rd grade general education and/or special education experience
Preferred:
- Ph.D. in education, early childhood education, special education, or a closely related field
- At least 12 credit hours of coursework in child development
- Graduate-level early childhood education or special education coursework
- Professional experience with children (birth -12 years) and their families
- Expertise in academic disciplines of literacy and/or STEM in an early childhood education curriculum
- Expertise with play-based emergent curriculum approaches
- Expertise with trauma-informed, early childhood mental health or disabilities studies approaches
- Experience in university teaching
- Experience mentoring, coaching, and/or supervising and teaching adults
- Demonstrated commitment to advocating for young children
- Experience with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards for professional preparation and accreditation systems
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.
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 06/23/2026
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Application Details
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Notes to Applicants
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing ability to meet or exceed the minimum and preferred qualifications
- Current curriculum vitae
- The names and contact information for three professional references
- Philosophy for Teaching Children (other document 1)
- Philosophy for Adult Learning (other document 2)
Screening of applications will begin July 14, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Physical Activity of this 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
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.
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).
To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28651
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