Cadre Instructor

Position Title:

Cadre Instructor at the Montana Youth Challenge Academy

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):

• Resume
• State of Montana Application

This position is open until filled.

$23.74 - 23.74 Hourly

Not Telework Eligible

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

1

Regular

Schedule:

Part‑Time

Standard

Day Job

Yes, 5 % of the Time

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

Jan 13, 2026, 10:30:25 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone):
Ongoing

Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name:
Brandon Kirchgasler | Contact Email:
Brandon.

Kirchgasler | Contact Phone:

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.