Early Childhood Instructor

The Early Learning Program has six weekly early learning classes - Sensational Babies, Little Learners, and Preschool Pioneers which are designed to stimulate children's imaginations, encourage exploration of their surroundings, and promote hands-on discovery. These classes are offered Wednesday through Friday during the fall and spring and focus on MOR content related to cultural history, natural history, and astronomy. To learn more about the early learning program follow this link.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

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 handson activities with young children.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
First Aid and CPR certification.

The Successful Candidate Will
Strong communication skills.

Position

Special Requirements /Additional Information
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.

Physical Demands
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.

This position has supervisory duties?
No