Museum VPK Teacher
19 days ago
Miami
Job DescriptionDescription: Miami Children’s Museum is seeking a warm, creative, and dedicated Museum VPK Teacher to join our Early Childhood Institute! This is a unique opportunity to teach in an innovative, museum-based learning environment where curiosity, play, and child-led discovery guide the day. If you’re passionate about early childhood education, love hands-on projects, and thrive in a playful, Reggio-inspired setting — this is your next home! What You'll Do • Lead a classroom of 3–5-year-old children with intention, compassion, and creativity., • Ensure children’s safety, wellbeing, and comfort throughout the day — including assisting with personal care when needed., • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, Reggio Emilia-aligned lesson plans that encourage exploration, investigation, and self-expression., • Use museum exhibits and materials to bring learning to life through hands-on, project-based activities., • Create daily schedules balancing active/quiet and child-led/teacher-led moments., • Observe child development, document progress, and communicate with families using tools such as Ages & Stages (ASQ/ASQ-SE)., • Prepare students for FAST STAR Early Literacy Assessments., • Foster language development through stories, music, drama, and conversation., • Support social-emotional growth through positive guidance and conflict resolution., • Collaborate with your team and participate in ongoing professional development (minimum 30 in-service hours)., • Represent the values and philosophy of the Early Childhood Institute and Miami Children’s Museum., • Other duties as assigned. Requirements: • 5+ years of related early childhood experience, • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Museum Studies, or related field (preferred), • Completion of DCF 45-hour training, • VPK Instructor Emergent Literacy Course, • Pediatric CPR & First Aid certification, • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children and families If you’re ready to inspire and be inspired, apply now and join our team!