Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

Position: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (ECAT)
Reports To: Preschool Director
Compensation: $1 7/ Hour
Commitment: 20 – 25 Hours / Week

About Us
ExplorationWorks is a hands-on science center located in the Great Norther Town Center in Helena. Founded in 2000, our mission is to ignite a lifelong love for science to enrich Montana’s future. We inspire kids and their families to discover, explore, and learn together through inquiry-based science education. Each year over 40,000 visitors of all ages come to ExplorationWorks to experience our many exhibits, programs, camps, and classes. STEM programs happen in our museum and schools, as well as public libraries and community events.

Our staff consists of 16 regular employees, as well as 20 – 30 seasonal staff. We are proud to offer a fun, educational, and positive place to work.

Job Description
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited) to the following:

• Open the school and building, prepare the classroom, and lead activities.
• Assist Lead Teacher(s) in delivering programming and supervision for ages 2-5 years old.
• Ensure the physical safety and emotional wellbeing of students.
• Facilitate a healthy and stimulating classroom environment.
• Keep all areas in excellent working conditions through responsible care.
• Collaborate with co-workers through email, phone, text, and in person.
• Maintain a high level of energy and enthusiasm regardless of the situation.
• Always model acceptable behavior through a professional demeanor.
• Monitor student behavior while anticipating and preventing problems that arise.
• Record incident reports and share serious situations with the Preschool Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Clear Federal Background Check & FBI Fingerprint Background Check
• Minimum 18 Years of Age
• Ability to Lift and Carry up to 30 lbs.
• Reliable Transportation
• Infant, Child, and Adult CPR & First Aid (paid for by ExplorationWorks)
• Infant Safety Essentials (within 30 days)
• Current on the Practitioner Registry (apply within 30 days)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Positive Attitude and Ability to Take Initiative
• Exceptional and Engaging Presentation Abilities
• Comfortable Assisting a Teacher with Groups of 8 - 16 Kids
• Excellent Classroom Management Skills
• Adaptable to Changing Needs
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Superior Communication Skills
• Reliable and Punctual
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Responsible and Self-Motivated
• Capable of Working as Part of a Team and Independently
• Flexible to Shifting Priorities
• Comfortable Handling Confidential Information
• Willingness to Learn
• High Level of Integrity

ASSETS

• Experience in Teaching and / or STEM Learning Environments

BENEFITS

• Discounts on Programs
• FREE Family Membership

Apply
Please forward your cover letter and resume to: heathero@explorationworks.org. Hiring is ongoing until a suitable candidate is selected. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

ExplorationWorks is committed to an inclusive environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and/or age.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Helena, MT 59601 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17