Early Childhood Art Museum Educator

cARTie; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

cARTie is seeking a dedicated educator to facilitate early childhood art education across Connecticut. The role involves working with diverse populations, using skills in communication and interpersonal relations to foster engaging learning experiences.

Applicants should be committed to furthering their knowledge in critical and creative thinking methods through art, possessing professional certifications and a strong understanding of early childhood education practices. Dependability and the ability to work from multiple locations are critical.

Qualifications

• Professional learning certifications in teaching critical and creative thinking through art.
• Knowledge about The Reggio Emilia Approach and related practices.
• Ability to work with diverse populations, needs, and interests.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate early childhood art education in various locations.
• Engage with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively with team members and students.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of early childhood education

Understanding of diverse populations

Growth mindset

Education

Professional learning certifications

Job description

What You’ll Do

You bring care for the quality of young children's early art museum experiences and memories.

We ask that you bring knowledge and passion for promising practices in early childhood art museum education.

It is important you are able to work with diverse populations.

You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A growth mindet is necessary.

What You’ll Bring

You gain professional learning certifications in teaching critical and creative thinking through art, as well as deep knowledge about The Reggio Emilia Approach, VTS, Studio Habits of Mind, SEL, DEIAB, Standards, and more.

You become skilled at working with students of all needs, abilities, backgrounds, and interests.

You understand promising practices across early childhood and art education fields.

You build bonds with your fellow educators.

What You’ll Gain

This is a unique job. There are additional details for you to consider.

We ask that you are able to work in multiple locations across Connecticut, as well as from home using virtual methods of communication on occasion.

It is important that you have transportation to/from a range of school and community sites.

It matters you are dependable. The students we serve need you!