Early Childhood Educator

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Early Childhood Educator

State Role Title: VMFA Technical Specialist

Hiring Range: $17.38

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: G - General

Department: Education

About Virginia Museum of Fine Arts:

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. VMFAs growing encyclopedic collection houses more than 50000 works of art spanning 6000 years of world history.

Our holdings include the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris and one of the nations finest collections of American art. VMFA is also home to important collections of Chinese art English silver French Impressionism Postimpressionism British sporting art and modern and contemporary art as well as renowned South Asian Himalayan and African art.

Recently named the 11th-best art museum in the United States by The Washington Post VMFA is the only US art museum open 365 days a year with free general admission.

VMFA is a state-supported privately endowed educational institution created for the benefit of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its purpose is to collect preserve exhibit and interpret art to encourage the study of the arts and thus to enrich the lives of all.

About Education Department:

VMFAs Education Department centers on the core values of Quality Collaboration and being Community-centered. Through art and shared experiences we invite an exchange of diverse perspectives to uncover layers of meaning and in turn support discovery learning and deeper connections.

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program at VMFA is an inquiry based experiential program for children ages 3 months to 5 years old and their caregivers. ECE programs connect early learning to the museums world-renowned collection. Participants enjoy play music and movement activities gallery walks and multisensory art projects. While building self-awareness and social skills a wide array of subjects are explored including world cultures science literature and mathematics. The Early Childhood Education team at VMFA is committed to creating quality experiences that engage the whole child and to facilitating a supportive community for the adults that join them.

General Information:

We are currently seeking applications for a committed and qualified individual to join our Early Childhood Education Department as Early Childhood Educator.

The selected candidates responsibilities include developing refining and teaching lessons and themes for Prk Group Visits (2-3 years/4-5 years) and in collaboration with the other staff Young @ Art (ages 2.5-5 years).

The hired individuals duties involve studio upkeep and maintenance material organization and tracking of art materials learning manipulatives and creative play items.

This individual will assist with administrative components of the Group Visit program. These duties include communicating with school administrators to register their groups maintain and update scheduling calendars assisting with statistics and contributions to resource and website content.

Seasonal responsibilities include assisting in the execution of Curiosity Camps and the Early Childhood Education Annual Exhibition.

One Saturday a month supervising adjunct faculty instructors for Wee-Kids Workshops.

Collaborate with other Early Childhood Education staff to manage and mentor interns volunteers and adjunct faculty.

Utilize project-based special education and Reggio-inspired pedagogy positive classroom discipline strategies the VMFA collection music and movement activities and childrens literature in the building of curriculum for Early Childhood Education Programs.

The hired candidate will be committed to professional growth and stay up to date with best practices in the field of early learning and art education and refine those skills through attending conferences and VMFA programs as provided and able.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience working in studio art disciplines including incorporation of the fine arts and art materials into prior teaching lessons.

Previous experience in working with young children in public school and special education teaching environments.

Demonstrated knowledge of childhood development preferably children ages 3 months-5 years of age.

Demonstrated use of sound judgment decision-making and knowledge regarding safety and security protocols for supervising student groups.

Demonstrated ability to facilitate student directed conversations.

Strong customer service oral and written communication skills are expected.

Having excellent organizational skills the ability to work as part of a small connected team as well as independently.

Ability to work weekends is required. Three professional references are required.

Additional Considerations:

Demonstrated knowledge and teaching experience with Reggio-inspired and inquiry-based pedagogy.

Past experience working with young and emerging professionals including high school and/or college students.

Prior professional experience in the Early Childhood or Museum Education field.

Prior or related experience with graphic design software including Photoshop or InDesign or similar software.

Experience installing fine art exhibitions.

Certification in Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED.

Special Instructions:

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All applicants must submit an online application. This position will close at 11:55 pm on the designated closing date listed at the top of this posting on .

VMFA is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer. Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Contact Information:

Name: HR Services

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application please refer to your account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: for recruitment related questions.

Emailed applications resumes or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application please refer to your account.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Required Experience:

Title: Early Childhood EducatorState Role Title: VMFA Technical SpecialistHiring Range: $17.38Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsAgency Website: Recruitment Type: G - GeneralDepartment: EducationAbout Virginia Museum of Fine Arts:The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is one of the largest co...