Early Childhood Instructor

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Position Information

Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 26219

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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.

Position Number: 4N2089

Department:
Museum of the Rockies

Division:
Museum of the Rockies

Appointment Type:
Classified

Contract Term:
Fiscal Year

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE

FTE: 0.45

Salary: $18.36 - $22.95 hourly, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type:
Classified Hourly

Recruitment Type:
Open

General Statement:
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
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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate early learning classes for children ages birth – 5.
• Host drop‑in programming for young children and families.
• 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.

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.

This position has supervisory duties? No

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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

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