Now Hiring
Love children? Have a fun and caring personality? Want to help kids everyday and work in an exciting environment? Then join the Miami Children’s Museum team!
We are always looking for talented, motivated, member-focused people to fill positions as educators; birthday party leaders; camp counselors; gift shop and front desk associates; building maintenance staff; administrators and receptionists; and more.
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Public Programs Manager
Position Summary:
The Public Programs Manager is responsible for creating playful, accessible, and high quality programs that reflects MCM's Mission Statement, continues the Museum on a path of innovation, and meets to the extent possible the needs of our multicultural community. He/she must be a high-energy, reliable and well-organized individual with the ability to work within a team-oriented environment and be able to turn education into a fun experience.
Essential Functions:
- Develop age appropriate content for internal public programs and outreach activities.
- Train staff in the implementation of activities.
- Recruit, schedule and supervise contractors (e.g., dancers, musicians, magicians,
and chefs). - Serve as the point person for floor operations and respond promptly to guest needs.
- Manage the Art Studio and schedule Studio Artists.
- Purchase supplies, including those for birthday parties.
- Coordinate the planning and execution of signature events.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, art education, or related field.
- Master's degree or experience with research, development, and implementation of
programs for young children in a museum or other informal learning environment. - Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude in a busy environment.
- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities in a timely and efficient manner.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Available for weekend and evening work as needed.
Send cover letter, résumé, and two references to Lucy Williams at
lwilliams@miamichildrensmuseum.org.
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Kindermusik Instructor
Certified Kindermusik instructor preferably with at least two years experience implementing the program. Curriculum experience required.
Send Resume to betty@miamichildrensmuseum.org
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Certified Teach (Liberty City Site)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The After School Instructor has day-to-day responsibility for a group of students, including behavior management, recording attendance, implementing lesson plans, and completing assessment documentation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Lead theme-based activities while following program curriculum and schedule. Encourage students to participate in self-directed activities and provide homework assistance.
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Use positive classroom management techniques to manage group behavior. Create an engaging classroom setting and maintain a safe environment for children at all times.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's Degree and Certified to teach.
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Strong organization skills. Previous experience with children preferable.
Send resume to sjacobs@miamichildrensmuseum.org
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Teacher’s Assistant (Liberty City Site)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The afterschool assistant collaborates with afterschool instructor to supervise students. Assistants provide one-on-one and small group assistance to students and help prepare program supplies for activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist group leader (instructor) by preparing and distributing materials, working with students during projects and maintaining a neat learning space.
- Read activity plan to review list of supplies and classroom setup, setting up classroom for activities.
- Assist students with projects and homework by working with them individually and in group.
- Assist group leaders with program documentation, including attendance.
- In instructor’s absence, supervise students during activities, around the program site and during bus rides.
- At conclusion of activities, neaten learning space by putting away all materials, wiping tables, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school degree (high school students will be considered for position if they have substantial experience working with children)
- At least six months’ experience working with children
- Sound verbal and writing skills. Strong organization skills.
Send resume to sjacobs@miamichildrensmuseum.org
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Certified After School Instructor
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Afterschool Instructor has day-to-day responsibility for a group of students, including behavior management, recording attendance, implementing lesson plans, and completing assessment documentation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Create an engaging classroom environment. Instructor will lead theme-based activities that have been planned by the afterschool management team or activities that he or she has planned. Instructor will follow program schedule. Instructor will also encourage students to participate in self-directed activities, homework and literacy activities.
- Use positive classroom management techniques to manage group behavior. Instructors may not leave volunteers or other non-staff members alone with children at any time.
- Ensure the safety of all students by supervising students at all times and tracking the location of all students at all times.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree and Certified to teach.
- Sound verbal and writing skills. Strong organization skills.
Send Resume to jkowaleski@miamichildrensmuseum.org
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Museum Educator (Part Time)
Position Summary:
Outgoing, energetic individual needed to work with children and ensure a fun, positive and educational visitor experience. Educators implement all public programs of the Museum, such as conducting guided tours, drop-in public programs and community and academic outreaches.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct guided tours throughout the Museum exhibits for group tours, camps, and offsite outreach programs when needed.
- Maintain the highest standards of friendly, helpful customer service at all times.
- Lead daily drop-in activities with a high energy level, engaging guests to participate and have fun.
- Attend mandatory monthly meetings and trainings when scheduled.
- Maintain exhibit floor upkeep and positive visitor interaction.
- Facilitate learning for guests through questions, exploration and play.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong team player with a proactive attitude.
- Experience in working with children.
- Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
- Strong general knowledge of sciences, art, music, culture and history.
- Ability to lead arts and crafts activities to children.
- Exercise active listening skills and positive body language through smiling, sustaining eye contact and keeping good posture.
Send cover letter and résumé to Anais Rodriguez at arodriguez@miamichildrensmuseum.org.
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MCM Player auditions:
MCM Players is an in-house performance group creating original shows for the museum spaces and auditorium. The ideal candidate will have experience in children's theater and be able to do solo performances and workshops as needed. Shows are primarily on weekends and during holidays but weekday opportunities as museum educator exist. Please prepare a monologue and be ready to improvise. Musical ability is a plus.
Send Resume to
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Birthday Party Hosts
The Birthday party host is responsible for delivering a First class birthday party experience to our guests. Hosts decorate the birthday room, greet the parents, lead a craft activity, conduct a tour of the museum, and cut the cake. Ideal applicants will have exceptional customer service, ability to have fun with small children and a sunny disposition. Bilingual not necessary but appreciated. Hours are primarily on the Weekend from 9am-6pm.
