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Child Care Lead Teacher

Utah State University
$13 Depending on Experience
United States, Utah, Brigham City
Jul 11, 2025
Child Care Lead Teacher Requisition ID: 2025-9319 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Brigham City Category: Teaching (non-Faculty) Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Statewide Campuses Department: Statewide Campuses-Brigham City Advertised Salary: $13 Depending on Experience Overview The successful candidate will work as a team member to provide developmentally appropriate experiences for children that stimulate their physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs. This position is located on the USU Brigham City Campus. Responsibilities Incumbent will be responsible for the care of children ages 0-10 years of age. Maintain a set part-time schedule, which will include evenings; must also be available on-call during open hours. Seek professional development through Child Care Resource and Referral Career Ladder. Develop age appropriate lesson plans to stimulate the developmental progress, as well as provide a well-rounded day of activities for children ages 0-10 years. Work with challenging behaviors to teach appropriate behavior and redirect if needed. Oversee Assistant Teachers to interpret behaviors, ensure they are working appropriately with children, and redirect if needed. Ensure families receive adequate information about their child's experiences at the center through daily contact. Has the authority to operate the center as the Director Designee in the absence of the Director. Secure the health, safety, welfare, and accountability of children through constant supervision and effective arrangement of space. Ensure that the daily schedule is followed. Implement the weekly lesson plan. Schedule and cover for staff breaks. Maintain record of daily/weekly cleaning. Maintain record of daily snack count. Ensure that daily infant records are being maintained. Oversee the check-in and check-out procedure for children. Prepare snacks that follow food program guidelines. Ensure state required teacher to child ratios are maintained. Attend staff meeting and staff trainings. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Have an associate degree or equivalent (60 college credits, with 30 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education or a related field) OR have a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) awarded by the council for Professional Recognition or equivalent (minimum of 12 college credits in early childhood education or early childhood special education). Must be able to create and carry out lesson plans. Must have the ability to work well with other teachers and with children. Exhibit understanding of Child Development. Supports a team approach and exhibits maturity that effectively communicates, problem-solves and anticipates the needs of fellow teaching staff, practicum students, volunteers, and the center program. Be at least 18 years of age. Maintain a set part-time schedule, which will include evenings and also available on-call during opening hours. Preferred Qualifications: Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, early childhood special education or a related field. Prefer experience in the Little Brigham Aggies ECE. Have a current CPR and First-Aid certification. Have a current Food Handler's Permit. Have a baccaluareate degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, child development, elementary education, early childhood special education, or a related field OR equivalent (a baccalaureate degree in any discipline, with a minimum of 36 college credits in early childhood education Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: 1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary $13 Depending on Experience ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 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