Early Childhood Educator

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

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Title: Early Childhood Educator

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Hiring Range: $18.24

What We Offer

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VMFA’s 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 museum’s 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.

Responsibilities

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

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Previous experience in working with toddler and preschool age children in a teaching environment.

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

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

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Demonstrated ability to facilitate student directed conversations.

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Fluency in Microsoft office suite and Google Drive, with experience using basic formulas in excel.

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

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

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.

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 Jobs.Virginia.gov.

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.

Name: HR Services

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

Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum 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 Jobs.Virginia.Gov 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.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 22 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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