Job Information
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY Head Start Preschool Teacher - Washington County in CEDAR CITY, Utah
Head Start Preschool Teacher - Washington County
Salary: $31,000.00 - $35,000.00 Annually
Location: Washington County
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: 202600043
Division: Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education & Human Development
Closing: 4/18/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Head Start teacher, along with their teaching team, is responsible for classroom operation including individualized planning and implementation for students, maintaining a safe classroom environment and engaging appropriate behavior management strategies. Supervises a class of up to 20, 3 to 5 year old children.
Position will begin in May of 2026 and continue for the 2026-2027 school year.
Essential Functions
• Responsible for day-to-day set up of classroom and planning and implementing curriculum including individualizing for children, monitoring development and ensuring accurate data is collected.
• Provide a positive classroom environment through building relationships, implementing age-appropriate expectations and allowing for child-directed opportunities.
• Demonstrate and model good health, nutrition, safety and behavior management practices.
• Maintains accurate classroom inventory and regularly cleans and disinfects classroom and playground area.
• Attend required training and implement practices, procedures and expectations.
• Support parents/guardians in their role as primary educator of their child through an engaging relationship. Conduct at least two parent-teacher conferences and home visits each year. Ensure screenings, assessments and evaluations are completed and review with parents.
• Coordinate with family advocate on parent meetings, attends and presents classroom updates and training.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood or related field.
• Early childhood experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree.
• Experiences with Google suite, zoom and general computer knowledge.
Supplemental Information
This position works 36 hours a week, 10 month of the year, and is paid over 12 months.
This position is contingent on funding.
Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.
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