Lead Camp Teacher

Description

Miami Children's Museum is looking for a new Lead Camp Teacher to join their team!   

Miami Children’s Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational institution, which meets the needs of all children in our multicultural community. The Museum offers interactive exhibits, programs and learning materials related to arts, culture and our community. Miami Children’s Museum encourages visitors of all ages to play, learn, imagine and create together.   

The Camp Lead Teacher is responsible to provide essential input and creativity into the planning and implementation of the camp's unique, cultural theme-base curriculum. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide educational entertainment to museum visitors (general guests, campers and/or group tours) through scripted skits that explicitly connect to exhibits.
• Meet time requirements for group and independent lesson planning.
• Prepare and lead 2-3 daily 30-45-minute interactive activities related to weekly themes.
• Learn about weekly themes and be comfortable engaging children on topics.
• Follow program schedule provided by the Camp Manager.
• Always supervise campers.
• Set good examples for campers, including respect for personal property, clean-up, sportsmanship, safety, and following rules.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and program assessment.
• Oversee and guide campers through daily camp activities and projects.
• Assist contracted content specialists if needed.
• Communicate regularly with camp managers regarding concerns or challenges.
• Interact with campers' families during pick-up and drop-off.
• Create a fun, welcoming, and safe environment for kids.
• Manage volunteers when assisting with camp.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or Elementary Education.
• Teacher Certification.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience teaching or developing and leading educational programs for children under 10 years old.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop innovative, multi-media, hands-on activities.
• Bilingual preferred.