Youth Program Instructor - Palmer Summer Art Camp

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University seeks an Instructor for the Palmer Summer Art Program, scheduled July 20–24, 2026, to guide youth through creative activities and supervise participants during the entire program. You will oversee safety, health information, and emergency procedures, collaborating with the Program Director, and may help develop instructional content and deliver lessons as needed.

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Qualifications

• Youth Program Leaders must supervise minors 24/7 and ensure safety.
• Manage daily program administration including youth compliance policies and emergency response.
• May assist with development of instructional content and deliver lessons.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 supervision and safety for program participants.
• Oversee daily program operations and health information oversight.
• Deliver instructional content and activities when required.
• Monitor participant safety, behavior, and acclimation; follow notification protocols.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Conferences and Institutes is seeking an Instructor for Palmer Summer Art Program to be held July 20 – July 24, 2026.

Youth Program Leaders are responsible for the 24‑hour supervision and safety of minors participating in this program and will manage all aspects of the daily program administration, including youth compliance policies and procedures, emergency response, direct communication with Program Director and Program Manager, medication collection, storage and verification and oversight of participant health information.

Youth Program Leaders may assist with the development of instructional content and deliver lessons and activities.

Youth Program Leaders have full responsibility for monitoring the safety, whereabouts, and actions of program participants at all times, including non‑instructional times, and must be able to identify and respond to issues concerning participant interactions, behavior, mental health and acclimation to the program environment.

Youth Program Leaders may face situations at any time of day or night when they must act quickly and calmly using sound judgement, handle sensitive issues or information, address behavior issues, and immediately follow any necessary notification protocols.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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