Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Early Childhood Education/Teacher Education Shared Instructor
Requisition Number
F00541P
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 with a teaching license. 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 experience in practice and teaching with children from birth through grade 6, as well as in adult learning.
Job Duties
The instructor will teach 12 credit hours per semester, (6 credits ECED/ 6 Credits TED). TED teaching credits will include student-teaching field placements, oversight, and observations. ECE credits teaching practicum, family engagement, and/or integrated curriculum.
Required Qualifications
Required:

• MS, M.Ed. Early childhood education, Special Education, or a closely related degree
• Teaching License
• Three years of pre-K-3rd grade general education and/or special education experience

Preferred Qualifications
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

A successful candidate will be willing to
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
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
08/27/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notes to Applicant
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 October 5, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.