Summer Camp Teaching Artist

Center for the Creative Arts (CCArts); Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Center for the Creative Arts (CCArts) in Yorklyn, DE seeks experienced teaching artists for its summer camp program. Position is part‑time and on‑site, working with youth in grades K–9, with a focus on arts education and strong communication.

Sessions run Monday‑Friday: mornings 8:45 AM–11:30 AM and afternoons 11:45 AM–3:00 PM. 2027 season runs June 14 through August 27. Compensation is hourly, with raises for fully enrolled classes; background check required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS/BFA in fine arts, art education, or teaching art to youth (K–9th).
• Looking for part‑time employment.
• Punctual, dependable, and flexible.
• Working knowledge of arts education and a passion for teaching.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative art activities for daily camp sessions using age-appropriate methods.
• Provide a supply list for each camp in a timely manner.
• Foster caring relationships and create an inclusive space for all students.
• Maintain classroom decorum, health, safety and cleanliness per standards.
• Model CCArts values and uphold community guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Punctual and dependable

Adaptability

Education

BA/BS/BFA in fine arts or art education

Experience teaching art to youth (K–9)

Job description

The Center for the Creative Arts is seeking experienced teaching artists with a passion for sharing their knowledge of the arts with youth within our summer camp program. Ideal candidates for this position will have prior experience working with children from grades K-9th, embody excellent communication and organizational skills, and are adaptable to the fast paced environment of summer camp.

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND FOR SUCCESS:

Is this you?

• You have a BA/BS/BFA in either fine arts, art education or prior experience teaching art to youth in the K–9th grades
• Looking for part‑time employment.
• You are punctual, dependable, and flexible.
• You have working knowledge of arts education and a passion for teaching.
• You have excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• You have cultural competency skills and passion for working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Working knowledge of arts education

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop creative art activities for daily camp sessions that incorporate a variety of instructional methods and techniques that are age appropriate and engaging.
• Provide an appropriate supply list for each camp being taught in a timely manner.
• Foster caring and supportive relationships with students and provide a welcoming and accepting space for all.
• Manage classroom decorum and maintain health, safety and housekeeping in the workspace including but not limited to returning classroom to pre-set classroom standards.
• Model CCArts Core Values of acceptance, creative expression and collective success and uphold CCArts Community Guidelines.

SCHEDULE:

CCArts Summer Camp Program will run weekly, Monday-Friday with a morning session from 8:45AM – 11:30AM & an afternoon session from 11:45PM to 3:00PM. The 2027 season will be open from June 14th through August 27th.

Teaching artists do not need to be available for the entire summer but once an artist has committed to a weekly session, they must be available for that entire week. Compensation is hourly & the rate will depend on relative experience.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

$32/hr, commensurate with experience (a $4/hr increase available for fully enrolled classes or camps)

The roles are part-time, independent contractor positions. This position is on-site at our Yorklyn, DE campus. Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

Center for the Creative Arts is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and anti-racist environment. We recognize that not every candidate meets all experience criteria, and we encourage you to apply if you think that your background and experience, although somewhat different, may best serve the role.