Head of Early Childhood Learning & Development

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh seeks a Director of Early Childhood Learning & Development to provide strategic leadership for learning from birth through age eight and the adults who care for them. This role champions play-based, research-informed approaches and positions the museum as a leader in early childhood education, family engagement, and informal learning.

Working across departments, you will develop innovative experiences, cultivate partnerships, and ensure exhibits, programs and

Qualifications

• Doctorate or advanced degree in an early childhood related field preferred. Substitution of years of experience may be considered equivalent to formal educational training.
• 6-8 years of experience in a related educational setting required, including direct experience with children and families.
• Experience and enthusiasm for working with young children and families; museum setting experience a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice in early childhood settings.
• Strong problem-solving, flexible thinking, and ability to adjust expectations and actions with an open mind.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programming for early childhood learning that aligns with the museum's mission, priorities, and community impact goals.
• Collaborate with the Creative Experiences and Experiential Learning teams to shape the redesign of the Nursery area.
• Identify emerging trends, research, and innovations in early childhood development and translate them into museum practice.
• Activate the Nursery exhibit and spaces with playful learning experiences for young children and families.
• Lead expanded programming focused on caregivers and childcare professionals.
• Serve as an internal thought leader on learning, child development, and family engagement.
• Build partnerships with schools, early learning providers, universities, libraries, and healthcare organizations.

Skills

Dependable

Adaptable

Good communication

Organized

Initiative

Education

Doctorate or advanced degree

Job description

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh seeks a Director of Early Childhood Learning & Development to provide strategic leadership for learning from birth through age eight and the adults who care for them. This role champions play-based, research-informed approaches and positions the museum as a leader in early childhood education, family engagement, and informal learning.

Working across departments, you will develop innovative experiences, cultivate partnerships, and ensure exhibits, programs and