Assistant Director (Education Administrator)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work independently meeting deadlines and implementing program standards. 
• Provide risk management for all university, program, state, national accreditation and local regulations and standards. 
• Substitute for teachers and assistant teachers as needed. 
• Order and purchase food, evaluate menus, provide nutrition education or training, document any concerns related to the CACFP and participate in the subsequent follow-up. 
• Coordinate family involvement activities by planning and assisting teachers with the implementation of the events. 
• Provide various forms of administrative assistance, both in the office and on site. 
• Process student payroll per UM policies.
• Maintain program inventory and materials in a clean and orderly manner, order and shop for materials.
• Arrange for repairs as needed and assemble materials as per program practices. 
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the academic and non-academic activities of the preschool/child care center.
• Subject to a minimum of 16 hours of Early Childhood training annually.

Required Qualifications

• Current first aid and CPR certification by first day of employment.
• Twenty-four (24) credits in Early Childhood Education.

Minimum Required Experience

• High School diploma and two (2) years of experience in a licensed or registered child care facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education Degree.
• Experience and/or training in business or office management.
• Knowledge of NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Knowledge of CACFP policies, practices and procedures including meal preparation and service.

About ASUM Child Care and

ASUM Child Care Preschool and Family Resources' purpose is to provide high quality care and education for children (newborn to age 8) of University of Montana students, faculty and staff in an accredited developmentally appropriate program.  A byproduct of our mission is the opportunity to provide employment opportunities for UM students interested in working with young children.  

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

Position Title:                    Assistant Director (Education Administrator)

Position Number:              480040

Department:                       ASUM Childcare

Work Schedule:                 Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, 12 months/year, schedule.

Salary:                                $21.255/hr Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan, email the .

Union Affiliation:               Out of Union

Probationary Period:        Six months minimum

:               Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply

Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below

A complete application Includes:

1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
2. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience.
3. Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

*Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application.  Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above. 

**Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

Job Location

Missoula, Montana, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular