Art & Music Specialist at Connections Children's Learning Center

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality educational programs to teachers, the Art & Music Specialist role might be for you! Art & Music Specialists play a special role in bringing our unique curriculum to life in our centers.

• Plan and implement art and music curriculum across all age groups consistently and appropriately
• Manage use of ceramics kiln
• Manage art and music supplies including ordering, inventory, and organization of art pavilion and music room
• Update class schedule quarterly, rotating classroom days/times
• Plan and implement center-wide sing‑alongs and concerts
• Contribute to special events such as the center’s anniversary celebration, Week of the Young Child, and graduations
• Share ideas and collaborate with classroom teachers to incorporate learning from specialty classes into classrooms
• Maintain positive learning environments
• Create monthly newsletter with class and curriculum highlights

• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand‑in‑hand
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Approved State Trainer (preferred)
• NAEYC/NAC, and state licensing knowledge (preferred)
• Meet state specific guidelines for the role
• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 12-24 ECE units (CA State Licensing Requirement)
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Range of pay $31.80 - $40.30 Hourly

In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• ... and much more.

Kinder Care Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.