ECI Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher at Miami Childrens Museum Inc

Miami, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Reggio Emilia Approach, Project-Based Learning, Play-Based Exploration, Responsive Caregiving, Communication Skills, Emotional Regulation, Team Collaboration, Observation Skills, Developmental Documentation, Sensory Exploration, Language Development, Social-Emotional Skills, Positive Guidance Techniques, Patient, Enthusiastic

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Are you passionate about nurturing our youngest learners in a creative, play-based, and museum-inspired environment? Join the Miami Children’s Museum Early Childhood Institute as an Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher and help us create a warm, curious, and joyful space where infants and toddlers learn through exploration, relationships, and wonder. The Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision, and education of infants and toddlers in a nurturing, safe, and responsive environment. Using the Reggio Emilia approach and Museum Education practices, the Lead Teacher designs meaningful, developmentally appropriate experiences that support each child’s unique growth. What You'll Do Ensure the safety, health, and emotional well-being of all children at all times, both indoors and outdoors. Provide responsive caregiving, including diapering, feeding, comforting, and attending to personal care needs. Plan and implement weekly lesson plans aligned with Reggio Emilia, project-based learning, and play-based exploration. Create a predictable yet flexible routine balancing active/quiet moments and individual/small-group experiences. Support sensory exploration, movement, language development, and early social-emotional skills using hands-on materials and museum galleries. Observe and document each child’s development using tools such as ASQ and daily observations; communicate progress with families and leadership. Use positive guidance techniques to support emotional regulation and early social skills. Collaborate with co-teachers and leadership to maintain a warm, inclusive, and professional team environment. Complete required annual training and follow all policies in the ECI and Museum handbooks. Perform additional duties as assigned. Requirements 5+ years of experience working with infants and/or toddlers. CDA credential or completion of the 45 DCF hours required by Florida. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or a related field. Strong communication skills and the ability to work positively with children, families, and staff. Patient, enthusiastic, warm, and genuinely passionate about early learning. Pediatric First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain before start date). Must pass a Level 2 background check (fingerprints) and drug screening.

Responsibilities

The Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision, and education of infants and toddlers in a nurturing environment. They design meaningful, developmentally appropriate experiences that support each child’s unique growth.