Early Childhood Lead Teacher (3-year-old classroom)

Description

West Virginia University's Early Learning Institute (formerly the WVU Nursery School) invites applications for the Lead Teacher role in its 3-year-old classroom, beginning in August 2026.

About the Opportunity

Located in Krepps Park in Morgantown, the WVU Early Learning Institute is affiliated with WVU's School of Education and Counseling and provides early childhood learning experiences for 3- and 4-year-olds while also serving as an experiential learning site for future educators and students in other related fields at WVU. The WVU Early Learning Institute is transitioning to a full-day programming model starting in August 2026, with a 3-year-old class of 10 students and a 4-year-old/Pre-Kindergarten class of 20 students. The PreK classroom serves as a collaborative PreK site with Monongalia County Schools.

The Lead Teacher for the 3-year-old classroom will provide instructional leadership, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate early education practices and collaborating with the Director and other educators and staff to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for all. The position is a ten-month staff appointment, beginning August 10, 2026. Opportunities with summer camp programming at the facility may be available based on need and demand.