spectrUM educators support hands-on science, technology, engineering, math, and art education in summer camps, our museum, and during outreach events across Western Montana. The spectrUM Discovery Area hosts an array of different summer science camps including: Robotics, Magic of Chemistry, NASA Camp, and many more! spectrUM summer camps run Monday - Friday of every week from June 10 - August 23rd. This position includes a minimum of 2 weeks of paid trainings prior to the start of the summer camp season. 

Areas of Responsibility:

1. Lead summer science camps for elementary aged children. 

2. Prepare for camp weeks by gathering materials and reading through activity handbooks.

3. Keep a clean, and tidy camp room space.

4. Handle behavior management and classroom management within camps.

5. Lead outreach educational activities across Montana.

6. Interact with guests in the spectrUM Discovery Area Museum at the Missoula Public Library.

Qualifications:

1. Must be an enrolled University of Montana student.

2. Work-study with the University of Montana preferred.

3. Must be available for the entire duration of the position, limited time off negotiable.

4. General knowledge of and interest in science.

5. Positive and outgoing demeanor.

6. Ability to work with children and adults.

7. Organized, attentive to detail, communicative about scheduling.

8. Willingness to learn.

9. Experience working in an education setting preferred.

10. Flexibility and a positive attitude to deal with things like weather, schedule changes, and other unexpected circumstances that may arise.

11. Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.

12. Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Rights and Dignity of Staff:

spectrUM Discovery Area will commit to building a diverse community that is inclusive of people from all backgrounds. spectrUM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, mental illness, or physical illness. This nondiscrimination policy applies to employees, volunteers, participants, and all aspects of our operations. spectrUM Educators will refrain from discriminatory language and behavior. A diverse workforce in an inclusive environment contributes to health, happiness, and productivity for all human beings. 

Application Instructions:

To apply please email the following to caitlin.ervin@mso.umt.edu

• PDF version of your resume and cover letter

• List of 3 references

Areas of Responsibility:

1. Represent spectrUM

2. Lead science activities

3. Engage with the public at exhibits 

4. Develop knowledge in spectrUM's STEAM curriculum

5. Develop informal education skills

6. Identify areas to strengthen towards graduation and career readiness

Qualifications:

1. Positive and outgoing demeanor.

2. Ability to work with children and adults.

3. Organized, attentive to detail, communicative about scheduling.

4. Willingness to learn.

5. Flexibility and a positive attitude to deal with things like weather, schedule changes, and other unexpected circumstances that may arise.

6. Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.

7. Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Rights and Dignity of Staff:

spectrUM Discovery Area will commit to building a diverse community that is inclusive of people from all backgrounds. spectrUM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, mental illness, or physical illness. This nondiscrimination policy applies to employees, volunteers, participants, and all aspects of our operations. spectrUM Educators will refrain from discriminatory language and behavior. A diverse workforce in an inclusive environment contributes to health, happiness, and productivity for all human beings. 

Application Instructions:

To apply please email the following to caitlin.ervin@mso.umt.edu

• PDF version of your resume and cover letter

• List of 3 references