Camp Visual Arts Instructor

Arena Stage • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Arts Instructor at Camp Arena Stage plans and teaches four daily art classes and participates fully in other aspects of camp. Seeking a candidate enthusiastic about teaching classes like painting, comics and cartooning, mask making, sculpture, paper-mache, printmaking, mosaics, crafts, fiber arts, and eco-art. Open to ideas of classes the applicant would be excited to teach. Supplies budget provided.
This role is Full-Time & Seasonal, 40 hours per week, for 6 weeks:
June 29 - August 8, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. This includes one paid week of camp staff training followed by a 3-week session and a 2-week session.
Camp Arena Stage is a day camp located on the campus of Georgetown Visitation (1524 35th St. NW, Washington, DC). Free onsite parking is available. Children of Camp Arena Stage staff attend camp free of charge.

Requirements

• Experience working with young people; teaching experience within art form preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher and/or equivalent professional experience, outstanding undergraduates considered.
• Ability to plan and teach hands-on, age-appropriate activities that encourage creativity and skill building.

Responsibilities

• Plan curriculum for and teach four classes each day to ages 8-12 and 12-15.
• Serve as a homeroom/small group leader for 8 campers OR be part of the team that runs carpool lines and the technical needs of our daily Noontime Show.
• Co-lead a one-time recreation or arts activity each day.
• Participate in a full week of on-site camp staff training.
• Participate fully in all camp events and activities including a potential field trip and the Arts Extravaganza on Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m.
• Attend brief faculty meetings on Thursdays from 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.
• Participate in a camp clean-up day on August 8.
• Maintain a safe, positive, nurturing environment for all at Camp Arena Stage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level