Posted: 20-Apr-26
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Type: Full Time
Required Education:
Beginning School Lead 4PreK Teacher
School Overview
Founded in 1867, Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all.
Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference.
Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community.
About the Beginning School
The Beginning School serves students in preschool and Kindergarten and is grounded in a deep understanding of child development and research-based best practices. We intentionally cultivate joyful, inclusive, and connected classroom communities where children feel known, valued, and empowered.
Our program reflects Rowland Hall’s commitment to helping students learn deeply, think critically, and take meaningful action. We believe in teaching children how to think, not simply what to think. Through a rich, integrated curriculum, students explore the world as artists, engineers, mathematicians, scientists, and storytellers—building knowledge through hands-on investigation, developing ideas through inquiry and reflection, and applying their learning in authentic and purposeful ways.
Learning is active and embodied, engaging children’s hands, bodies, hearts, and minds. Teachers use authentic assessment practices to understand each child’s development and to inform responsive instruction. Daily schedules prioritize extended periods of exploration, meaningful play, and time outdoors.
Position Summary
The Beginning School seeks an experienced early childhood educator to join a collaborative, reflective community committed to research-based practice and continuous improvement. This teacher will help create a joyful, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for our youngest students.
The Lead 4PreK Teacher designs and facilitates developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support children in building knowledge, developing curiosity and critical thinking, and engaging meaningfully with their world. The role requires strong collaboration with colleagues and families, a deep respect for young children, and a commitment to equity, belonging, and ongoing professional growth.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Partner with the assistant teacher to create and sustain a warm, joyful, and well-organized classroom community, building strong relationships with children and families
- Plan and deliver the 4PreK curriculum in collaboration with the grade-level team, with a commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice
- Design and facilitate hands-on, integrated, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that balance teacher-guided and child-initiated activities
- Use positive guidance strategies to support children’s social-emotional development with empathy, consistency, and respect
- Observe, assess, and document student learning; collaborate with the Student Support Team to differentiate instruction and support individual needs
- Communicate regularly and effectively with families through conferences, written reports, and ongoing updates
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across the division, including teaching partners, specialists, and school leadership
- Contribute to the daily operations of the classroom and division, including preparation of materials, shared responsibilities, and care of the learning environment
- Engage actively in the school’s professional learning community through meetings, professional development, and the evaluation process
- Demonstrate a commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of the role
- Uphold school policies and contribute to maintaining accreditation standards
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (required)
- Demonstrated success teaching in an early childhood setting (required)
- Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice, including early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning
- Deep respect for young children as capable learners, and the ability to respond to them with care, consistency, and professionalism
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to partner effectively with families and colleagues
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate, reflect on practice, and engage in continuous professional growth
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Comfort with technology (e.g., Google Suite, iOS) and openness to learning new tools to support teaching and communication
The requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Easily move around the buildings and classroom spaces to work with students and faculty;
- Exhibit student group management skills that balance a fun, creative environment for students while maintaining a safe learning environment;
- Work as part of a collaborative team;
- Manage frequent in-person interactions with numerous interruptions;
- Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines;
- Comfort with technology and an openness to integrate academic technology into student learning.
Additional Information
This is a full-time, exempt position beginning August 1, 2026. This position reports to the Head of Beginning School. Please upload a cover letter, a resume, and a list of references to your application in Paycom. Compensation is based on level of education and years of relevant experience.
For more information about the school, please visit rowlandhall.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
