Early Childhood Classroom Support

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26461 For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Deidre Hodgson

406-994-4326

deidre.hodgson@montana.edu

Classification Title Program Coord I Working Title Early Childhood Classroom Support Brief Position Overview

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

Position Number 4M0218 Department Human Development &Community Health Division College of Education, Health & Human Development Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary $21.50 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type Classified Hourly If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The Early Childhood Classroom Support Specialist will provide on-site support to the MSU Early Learning Center programs, including the ASMSU Early Learning Center and the MSU Child Development Center. The programs provide nurturing, supportive, developmentally appropriate care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in playful, responsive, and inclusive learning environments that help all children and their families thrive. As the laboratory and field experience sites for undergraduate, graduate, and faculty learning and engagement, the MSU Early Learning Center programs are a model of excellence in early childhood education.

Under the direction of the Early Learning Center Program Manager, the Early Childhood Classroom Support Specialist will provide classroom coverage for teacher absences, maintain and update teacher and student aide schedules, coordinate onboarding of new staff, and maintain staff files for childcare licensing annual review and renewal.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• 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
  
  

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

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

The Successful Candidate Will

• 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 and teachers, student employees, parents and community partners.
  
  

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.

Requirements

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information 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? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Number Of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date At The Conclusion Of a Successful Search Position End Date (if Temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications Will Be

Screening of applications will begin on July 13, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

EEO Statement

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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  

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