Description
Do you love helping children explore their creativity through hands-on art and imaginative expression?
Miami Children's Museum is seeking a passionate and creative Visual Arts Teaching Artist to join our Mini Masters Art & Theater Program. This role is perfect for an artist-educator who enjoys inspiring young learners, encouraging self-expression, and creating meaningful art experiences that build confidence and curiosity.
As part of our teaching artist team, you'll lead engaging visual arts projects, introduce students to a variety of artistic techniques and materials, and help bring showcases and performances to life through creative design, props, scenery, and visual storytelling.
This part-time afterschool position serves one or more community school sites, including:
- Liberty City Elementary
- Kelsey Pharr Elementary
- Earlington Heights Elementary
- Brentwood / Fredrica Wilson Skyway Elementary
- Goulds Elementary
- Miami Children’s Museum Charter School
- Henry E.S. Reeves K–8
What You'll Do
- Lead hands-on visual arts experiences for students in grades K–5.
- Teach foundational skills in drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, mixed media, and creative design.
- Create engaging projects that encourage creativity, storytelling, self-expression, and artistic exploration.
- Support scenic design, costume design, sound design, lighting design, prop-making, stage management, and visual elements connected to student showcases and performances.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation and confidence.
- Collaborate with fellow teaching artists to create meaningful interdisciplinary arts experiences.
- Participate in family events, showcases, performances, and special programs as needed.
Requirements
- Experience teaching visual arts to children or youth.
- Strong background in drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, or related artistic disciplines.
- Experience working in schools, museums, camps, community programs, or arts education settings preferred.
- Experience designing and fabricating costumes, scenic set pieces, and props for theatrical productions.
- Experience in stage management and coordinating between design execution, technical rehearsals, and live performances.
- Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
- Passion for youth development, arts education, and creative expression.
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to support showcases and special events.
Schedule
Part-Time Afterschool Position
- Weekdays approximately 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Additional hours may be required for rehearsals, showcases, performances, meetings, and special events
Join us in helping young artists explore their creativity, build confidence, and discover the joy of artistic expression!
Skills Required
- Experience teaching visual arts to children or youth
- Strong background in drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, or related artistic disciplines
- Experience working in schools, museums, camps, community programs, or arts education settings
- Experience designing and fabricating costumes, scenic set pieces, and props for theatrical productions
- Experience in stage management and coordinating design execution, technical rehearsals, and live performances
- Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
- Passion for youth development, arts education, and creative expression
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to support showcases and special events
What We Do
Miami Children’s Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution on Watson Island in Miami. It serves children and families through interactive exhibits, arts, culture, science, literacy, history, career and environmental programming. The Museum provides an inclusive setting where children can play, learn, imagine, create and explore, while collaborating with civic, cultural and community organizations to address children’s and families’ needs.
