Summer Art Camp Instructor | Waco, TX

ART CENTER WACO 

SUMMER ART CAMP INSTRUCTOR 

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Position Status: Seasonal/Temporary   

Pay: Stipend - $800 per week   

Supervised by: Executive Director  

SUMMARY  

With direct oversight by the Camp coordinator and ultimately ACW’s Executive Director, summer camp instructors are responsible for planning and implementing a camp that reflects your proposed description as mutually agreed upon with ACW. Instructors are responsible for teaching an age-appropriate class that inspires student’s creative processes and self-expression through learning the skills, genres and fundamentals of Art. As a member of the summer camp team, you are expected to work in cooperation with other teachers and staff.    

QUALIFICATIONS: 

The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, skill/ability, and licenses/credentials required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education  

• High School Diploma required.  

• Two years of college of Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Museum Studies or Art preferred.  

Experience 

• 1-2 years’ experience working in a classroom or camp setting.  

• 1-2 years’ experience working with large groups of children 

• 1- 2 years’ experience working in the creative arts industry 

Skills/Abilities 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Demonstrated experience and ease of working with a diverse population of clients 

• Ability to handle crisis situations with sensitivity and assertiveness 

• Demonstrates effectiveness as a member of a team as well as the ability to work independently and to take initiative 

• Flexibility and ability to prioritize job responsibilities 

• Ability to provide and receive peer supervision 

• Ability to maintain personal balance and accomplish multiple tasks that require a variety of skills 

• Demonstrates skills of self-direction 

• Ability to maintain accurate data and documentation of attendance 

• Curriculum Development  

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PRE-CAMP  

• Work with ACW staff to create a comprehensive, specific, affordable list of required art materials   

• Read and follow updated ACW policies and procedures  

• Complete all paperwork by deadline provided  

• Work cooperatively with ACW administration and staff