Summer Art Program Youth Leader & Educator

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring Youth Program Leaders for the Palmer Summer Art Program, running July 13–24, 2026, in State College, PA. You will supervise minors, assist with instructional content, and coordinate with the Program Director and Program Manager to ensure smooth daily operation.

You will manage health information, medication storage and safety, and monitor participants throughout all activities, including non-instructional times, while responding promptly to any

Qualifications

• Background checks required: PA State Police, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, FBI fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour supervision and ensure the safety of minors.
• Manage daily program administration and comply with youth policies.
• Handle medication collection, storage, verification, and health information oversight.
• Assist with development of instructional content and deliver lessons and activities.
• Monitor participants during all activities and non-instructional periods.
• Identify behavioral or mental-health issues and respond calmly.
• Follow notification protocols and handle sensitive information with sound judgment.

Skills

Supervision of minors

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring Youth Program Leaders for the Palmer Summer Art Program, running July 13–24, 2026, in State College, PA. You will supervise minors, assist with instructional content, and coordinate with the Program Director and Program Manager to ensure smooth daily operation.

You will manage health information, medication storage and safety, and monitor participants throughout all activities, including non-instructional times, while responding promptly to any