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Cadre Instructor

State of Montana and Careers
Dillon, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Cadre Instructor - (26140078)


Do you enjoy an energetic, dynamic work environment? Would you like to make a difference in the lives of young Montanans? If so, start a rewarding career as a Cadre Instructor at the Montana Youth Challenge Academy.

The Academy is a residential academic intervention for youth at risk of high school dropout located at the University of Montana Western in Dillon, MT.

The Academy leverages certain aspects of military training, such as team accountability, leadership, and physical fitness training to help youth build positive skills, self-confidence, and bright futures.

Cadre Instructors create a safe, healthy, and highly-structured environment in which program participants learn:

  • Healthy life habits; Coping skills to handle emotional adversity;
  • Time management, problem solving, and communication skills;
  • Self-motivation and movement toward life goals;
  • Personal accountability and team pride.

Cadre Instructors maintain the safety, welfare, and accountability of program participants. They model all standards of conduct, and offer direct instruction in leadership, military customs and courtesies, and physical fitness training.

Shift and duty differential pay may increase this base rate. A tiered pay scale offers pay increases, depending on performance, after the first six months of employment.


This is an entry level professional position that builds pathways into a variety of human service fields, such as education, social work, psychology, advocacy, and community development.

Successful candidates draw on diverse experiences, any combination of which may be considered:

  • An associates degree or two years of post-secondary schooling in a human service related academic discipline such as psychology, sociology, social work, or education;
  • Two years of professional experience coaching, mentoring, teaching, or leading youth;
  • Two years of military experience.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be a citizen of the United States of America;
  • Must be able to pass background and driving record checks;
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Montana drivers’ license;
  • Must have a good driving record;
  • Must be of sound judgment and good character, as indicated by reference and background checks;
  • Must pass a pre-employment and on-going, random drug screenings.

The following documents must be submitted to be considered for this position (be sure to mark each attachment as relevant):

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • State of Montana Application

This position is open until filled.


Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $ 23.74 - 23.74 Hourly

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Part-Time
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location: Dillon

Agency: Department of Military Affairs
Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date: Jan 13, 2026, 4:30:25 PM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Ongoing
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name: Brandon Kirchgasler | Contact Email: Brandon.Kirchgasler@MT.GOV | Contact Phone: 406-513-8730

Salary : $24

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