Summer Activity Camp: Youth Art Camp Instructor (Montlake CC)
About The Position
The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks & Recreation, is hiring an Activity Camp [Youth Art] Instructor to deliver camps at Montlake Community Center. The Youth Art Instructor will be responsible for programming and delivering several art-related summer camps to children aged 5-12 years. The Youth Art Instructor will be responsible for creating lessons and teaching the fundamentals of art and creative projects. The instructor must have the ability to engage with a diverse group of children and manage a classroom of students. A passion for teaching and art are a must! Schedule Monday – Friday approx. 21.25 hours per week. Approx. 8:30am-12:45pm (with participants 9-12pm). Hours not guaranteed and depend on enrollment. Note: this is 1.25 hours paid prep per day without participants. Hiring by Date: June 5, 2026 Training dates: On-site training will take place between June 24 and June 26, 2026. Details TBD. Program dates: June 29th – August 21st, 2026 Pay Range: $25- $27 hourly DOE/non-exempt; seasonal summer position only Activity Camp Location: Montlake Community Center
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Prior youth programming experience required
- Prior art programming experience required
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver developmentally appropriate activity camp lesson plans/activities in the subject area of art with weekly themes of “Recycled Creations, Cartoon Art, Nature Art, and Around the World Art” for ages 5-7.
- Instructors are expected to program their camps with support from the Activity Camp Administrator
- Use critical thinking to problem-solve
- Generate supply lists for camp; there will be some class supply funds available
- Maintain camp appropriate professional appearance
- Daily set-up, take down and cleaning of space
- Reports to Associated Recreation Council Activity Camp Administrator
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants
- Collaborate with Activity Camp Administrator and other on-site staff to ensure safety of all participants
- Collaborate with Activity Camp Supervisor to manage behavioral concerns of all participants
- Communicate with parents, coworkers and Seattle Parks and Recreation partners in a professional and courteous manner
- Attend all required meetings and trainings
- Follow safety protocols and ensure participant compliance
- Complete required accident/incident forms
Benefits
- Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
