
PRESCHOOL TEACHER/MUSEUM EDUCATOR
Job Details:
Part-time · $14 - $15 / hour
129 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
129 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Job Description:
Do you love working with preschool and early elementary aged children? Do you believe that children learn best by doing and getting messy? Do you have at least one-year lead teaching experience in a preschool setting? Then this may be the position for you!
Who we are: The mission of the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum is to inspire and engage children and families to explore, play, learn and discover through creative, interactive learning opportunities that integrate the arts, humanities and sciences in cultural and historical settings. We value: community, discovery, safety and teamwork.
You are the ideal candidate if you: Approach challenges with a positive attitude. You have previous experience teaching pre-school and early elementary school children. Understand that a child’s job is to play, play can messy and cleaning-up is just part of the job. You are passionate about literacy and art for children. Understand that the Museum is a small business and you will be cross-trained in other areas. Are willing work periodic Friday evenings and/or weekend(s).
WORKING HOURS: Part-Time, approximately 20-24 hours per week and requires reliable transportation.
Essential Job Functions:
Ability to create, follow and/or develop curriculum for in house, outreach and focus field trips as assigned in conjunction with Program Manager ·
Teaches classes, outreach and focus field trips as scheduled ·
Maintain exhibit floor upkeep and positive visitor interaction ·
Assists with special events and fundraisers ·
Teaches classes, outreach and focus field trips as scheduled ·
Maintain exhibit floor upkeep and positive visitor interaction ·
Assists with special events and fundraisers ·
Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum of 1-year experience teaching pre-school age children ·
Ability to interact positively with children, parents and coworkers ·
Experience creating lesson plans and curriculum ·
CDA/Associates Degree or equivalent experience required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. ·
Ability to lift 25 pounds, bend, stretch, and reach to perform necessary functions ·
Attending outreach programs/events outside the Museum setting
Ability to interact positively with children, parents and coworkers ·
Experience creating lesson plans and curriculum ·
CDA/Associates Degree or equivalent experience required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. ·
Ability to lift 25 pounds, bend, stretch, and reach to perform necessary functions ·
Attending outreach programs/events outside the Museum setting
Salary: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Education: Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification: Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
To Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume by email please to linda@schoolhousemuseum.org.
Submit cover letter and resume by email please to linda@schoolhousemuseum.org.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job position.
It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements.
The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum is an equal opportunity employer