Early Childhood Classroom Support

Early Childhood Classroom Support Specialist

The Early Childhood Classroom Support Specialist will provide on‑site support to the ASMSU Early Learning Center and the MSU Child Development Center under the direction of the Early Childhood Education Program Manager.

• Provide daily site support to the ASMSU Early Learning Center and MSU Child Development Center, including classroom coverage for teacher absences.
• Maintain and update teacher and student aide schedules.
• Coordinate onboarding of new staff, including staff training.
• Maintain staff files for childcare licensing annual review and renewal.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development & Family Science, Child Development, or related field.
• Early Childhood Lead Teacher certified through Montana Childcare Licensing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an early childhood (birth – age
  5) teacher.

• Experience working with children of various ages, including infants, toddlers and preschool.
• Experience using Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers and other departments and staff across campus.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as work effectively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrate competence organizing and prioritizing multiple work assignments, meeting deadlines, and exercising adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with teachers, student employees, parents and community partners.

Salary: $21.50 per hour
, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Classified hourly contract with full benefits eligibility.

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.