Early Childhood Instructor

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Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 26219
Contact:
Katherine Hodge
Email: katherine.hodge
Phone:

The Early Childhood Instructor supports the Museum of the Rockies’ Early Learning Program by preparing and leading engaging, developmentally appropriate classes for children aged birth through five. The instructor will assist the early learning coordinator with curriculum development centered on MOR permanent and traveling exhibits, providing participants with accurate content and information. Through collaboration with other Education department staff, the instructor will provide an early learning presence at museum programs and events.

This position is a 20‑hour‑per‑week role. Applicants must be available to work and teach on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, as well as occasional weekends scheduled in advance. During the summer months, the position schedule will shift to hosting educational programming.

• Facilitate early learning classes for children ages birth – 5.
• Host drop‑in programming for young children and families.
• Attend education meetings.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain equipment and materials.
• Create a welcoming environment for children and caregivers.
• Assist the Early Learning Coordinator with:
  • Developing curricula and content.
  • Supporting education department and museum events.
  • Developing age‑appropriate and safe materials and content.
  • Other responsibilities as requested.

• Degree in or current student of Human Development & Family Science, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or equivalent.
• Previous experience teaching or working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families.
• Previous experience working in informal or formal education or childcare settings.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and the use of developmentally appropriate practices when interacting with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Previous experience facilitating safe and developmentally supportive lessons, sensory experiences, and hands‑on activities with young children.

• First Aid and CPR certification.

• Strong communication skills.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Number Of Vacancies: 1
Desired

Start Date:

Upon Completion Of a Successful Search
Position End Date (if Temporary):
Open Date
Close Date Applications Will Be:
Screening of applications will begin on December 29, 2025
; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Entry level

Full-time

Education and Training

Events Services