P/T Preschool Teacher

Position Announcement

The Family Studies and Human Development at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah invites applications for a part-time Preschool Teacher at our Tiny Trailblazers Preschool, starting Fall Semester for the 2026-2027 school year. This position consists of teaching 3 - 5 year old children and mentoring college students training to become preschool teachers.

Responsibilities

• Preschool teacher will perform a variety of duties related to managing a preschool class of 14 - 20 children between 3 - 5 years of age.
• Work closely with the Preschool Lab Coordinator in planning preschool curriculum that reflect and model what UT students are learning in their classrooms.
• Provide and maintain a high quality and developmentally appropriate education program.
• Preschool teacher is responsible for presenting and implementing preschool curriculum that allows children to problem solve, explore and learn through play-oriented activities.
• Provide a positive and creative learning environment within the classroom.
• Model best practices with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) learning standards.
• Mentor college students training to become preschool teachers.
• Communicate genuinely and effectively with children, parents, UT students, and co-workers.
• Regular attendance and dependability is an essential job function.
• 25 hours per week with the following schedule: Mondays- 8:30-11:45, 12:15-3:15; Tuesdays- 8:30-12:00; Wednesdays 8:30-11:45, 12:15-3:15; Thursdays 8:30-12:00; Fridays 8:30-1:30

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years experience assisting in early childhood setting.