Art Instructor, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

Greater Boston, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant summer camp as a Camp Counselor, where your passion for arts and crafts will inspire children in grades K-8. This role is perfect for those who enjoy working in a lively environment, fostering creativity, and building lasting relationships. You'll lead engaging activities, ensure the safety of campers, and collaborate with a supportive team to create unforgettable summer experiences. With competitive pay and access to a top-class fitness center, this opportunity offers personal growth and a chance to make a meaningful impact on young lives. Embrace the joy of teaching and the excitement of summer camp!

Benefits

Access to JCC Health & Fitness Center

Free or Discounted Enrollment for Camp Programs for Employees’ Children

Qualifications

• Preferred high school degree and college degree in arts-related field.
• 1+ season of instructor experience planning art projects for children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of campers during activities.
• Lead and manage fun and engaging activities for children.

Skills

Group Management Skills

Flexibility

Positive Attitude

Safety Awareness

Leadership Skills

Initiative

Communication Skills

Education

High School Degree

College Degree in Arts Related Field

Instructor Experience

Job description

Share your love of arts and crafts by teaching art classes for children entering grades K - 8 this summer. Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC summer day camp in Newton, draws creative campers interested in the arts, science, and the outdoors. Camp Counselors and activity specialists guide campers in drama, art, science, sports, swimming, and much more as they develop and build self-confidence. The energy of the camp is lively, playful, and warm, as both campers and staff develop lifelong friendships. JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Framingham, Sudbury, and Wayland during the season, making it possible for staff to receive transportation from their home communities if needed.

Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers during activities
• Create a fun/joyful dynamic
• Work in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy, safe, and memorable summer for the children
• Lead or co-lead activities
• Prepare and manage supplies
• Plan and implement fun and engaging activities for children in grades K – 8
• Participate in and support supervision of the children during special events and large group activities

Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to:

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected
• Actively participate as an essential team member
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through role modeling
• Enthusiastically representing the organization, model excellence and achievement
• Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

JOB DETAILS: This is an hourly position with a daily schedule of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Offering great perks, including JCC Health & Fitness center access, a supportive, vibrant in-person work environment, and a competitive starting pay rate of $17 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

Education and Experience:

• High school degree preferred
• College degree, concentration or equivalent experience in arts related field preferred
• 1+ season (summer camp, semester, other) instructor experience planning and leading art projects for children
• Portfolio or examples of projects preferred
• Customer service experience preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent group management skills
• Flexibility in plans and positive attitude
• Ability to work with a variety of supplies, equipment, and spaces
• Enjoy working with children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Safety awareness and ability to communicate any issues and concerns with supervisors
• Exhibits leadership skills, including teamwork, patience, flexibility, and diplomacy
• Demonstrates positive attitude at all times
• Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership
• Self-starter who takes the initiative
• Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed
• Must be able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks, etc.)
• Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.

In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our mission-driven, values-driven, and family-centric environment, JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below.

JCCGB Perks! Each seasonal employee is eligible for access to JCC Greater Boston's top-class fitness, recreation, and wellness facility in Newton! Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center includes:

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment
• Free or discounted enrollment for camp programs may be available for camp employees’ children based on availability.