Summer Camp Instructor - FT Temporary (10 weeks)

Company: Cincinnati Art Museum
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: February 14, 2025

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY (1 position available)The summer camp instructors work closely as a team of four, along with an intern and part-time high school volunteers, to create and facilitate a fun and educational art summer camp. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Gallery and Accessibility Programs and Assistant Director of Adult and Studio Programming. The instructors write art education lesson plans, co-teach, and consistently engage the campers in activities focused on creativity, fun and learning. The instructors lead interactive gallery activities in the museum galleries and facilitate art-making activities in the art studio for children ages 6-12 at a 1 to 10 ratio. Camp instructors also oversee day-to-day camp operations including communication with parents, supervising before- and/or after-care, facilitating student check-in and check-out, and ordering, preparing, cleaning, and organizing supplies.Date of assignment: Summer 2025, 10 weeks between Tuesday, May 27 and Friday, August 8. The week of Monday, June 30 - Friday, July 4 is a break between camp sessions for camp staff. This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week and must be able to work between 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for eight weeks of camp, in addition to two weeks of training. Training will be held on weekdays from Tuesday, May 27 to Friday, June 6. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIESThe Summer Camp Instructors have these primary responsibilities:Work as a team to coordinate, develop, and implement the art museum's summer camp in close collaboration with the Assistant Director of Accessibility and Gallery Programs and Assistant Director of Adult and Studio Programming.Write lesson plans for ages 6-12 based on the predetermined camp themes: Nature Makers, Messy Fun Weird, Future Foodies and Enchanted Worlds. Each instructor will be asked to take on a theme to plan.Prepare and facilitate meaningful art-making experiences for children ages 6-12.Work to engage all children with the museum's collection and exhibitions through interactive experiences in the galleries and art studio.Work with the Assistant Directors to order, organize, and clean supplies and maintain the art studio so that it operates efficiently and is hazard-free.Work within the camp policies to communicate with parents/caregivers about their children's registration, health, or behavioral issues.Facilitate the proper check-in and/or check-out process for each child.Supervise children in before- and/or after-care.Cooperate in a teamwork fashion with all co-workers to accomplish goals.Demonstrate respect and dignity to co-workers, parents/caregivers, students, and visitors.Provide excellent customer service and portray a positive and professional image of the Cincinnati Art Museum.Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.Follow Cincinnati Art Museum protocols, procedures and policies.Any other duties as assigned by the Learning & Interpretation Division. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBA in art education, fine art, museum education, or related field preferred. (Students working toward their degree in one of these fields are also encouraged to apply.)Previous experience leading art-making activities Experience working with children ages 6-12.Previous classroom or museum experience is an advantage. The position requires excellent classroom management and organizational skills, the ability to communicate with both children and adults, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with volunteers and other professionals.Please submit a cover letter, resume, and sample lesson plan.Compensation details: 15.25-17.5 Hourly WagePIe1bd23286dae-25660-36873239

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