Middle School Creative Arts Instructor- Summer 2025

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community-focused organization as a camp leader, where you will design and lead engaging fine arts activities for young campers. This role emphasizes creating a safe, inclusive, and fun environment, ensuring all participants thrive. Collaborate with a dedicated team to supervise campers, manage group dynamics, and foster a positive camp culture. This position offers a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while developing your leadership and organizational skills. If you're passionate about arts and recreation, this is the perfect chance to shine in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to uphold high behavioral expectations for campers.
• Experience in creating engaging camp activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead fine arts activities for campers.
• Supervise and support middle school campers throughout the day.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Behavioral Management

Education

Lifeguard Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

Department Overview:

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

Anticipated Start Date: 06/16/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable): 08/15/2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail: Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week: Minimum: 40 Maximum:

Schedule: 8:30am-4:30pm.

Salary/Wage Range: Minimum: $18.00 Maximum: $23.00

Number of Positions: 2

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Follow program rules to keep campers safe by upholding high behavioral expectations.
2. Willingness to collaborate and communicate effectively with the staff team.
3. Ability to demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
4. Ability to engage campers throughout the entire day of camp and create a safe and fun environment for campers to thrive.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Lifeguard, First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to get certified.
2. Previous experience working with different types of art.
3. Previous resident/day camp staff experience.
4. Experience creating and participating in camp culture and community.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Design and lead fine arts activities (drawing, painting, sculpting) and organize general camp activities (water games, circle games, team-building, and recreational challenges), ensuring they are age-appropriate, engaging, and inclusive for all participants. Assist with camper supervision and support, which includes supervising middle school campers throughout the day, ensuring their safety and well-being, providing individualized support to campers with disabilities and managing group dynamics to maintain a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment. Create a camp environment that fosters a welcoming and inclusive space by modeling positive interactions, addressing behavioral or safety concerns promptly, and collaborating with staff to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.

Work Location: Hamilton Middle School

THIS IS NOT A WORK STUDY POSITION. To apply, please fill out an MSCR application at: https://mmsd.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/9/home/requisition/6838?c=mmsd

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/