Summer Camp Instructor

Company: Cincinnati Art Museum
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Summer Camp Instructors work closely with the Summer Camp Coordinator as well as the Assistant Director of Gallery and Accessibility Programs and the Assistant Director of Interpretive Programming to facilitate a fun and educational Summer Camp. Each instructor will lead a class of up to 15 students from 8:00-4:00 Monday through Friday. The Summer Camp Coordinator will also be floating between each classroom to help students and prepare materials. This position teaches and facilitates art making activities for children ages 6-12. The Summer Camp Instructor is required to help with day-to-day camp operations and preparing, cleaning, and organizing supplies. This position is scheduled 35 hours per week and is required to work from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday for 8 weeks of camp plus 5 days of training. Training days occur between June 5th and June 9th. Date of assignment: Summer 2023, 9 weeks between June 5th and August 11th. The week of July 3rd is a break between camp sessions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Prepare and facilitate meaningful art making experiences for children ages 6-12Prepare, organize, and clean supplies.Engage all children with the Museum's collection and exhibitions through interactive experiences in the gallery as well as in the studio.Maintain the art studio so that it operates efficiently, is sufficiently supplied and is clean and hazard-free.Complete any other duties as assigned by the Learning & Interpretation Division.Cooperate in a teamwork fashion with all co-workers to accomplish goals.Demonstrate respect and dignity to co-workers and visitors.Provide excellence in service and portray a positive and professional image of the Cincinnati Art Museum.Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.Follow Cincinnati Art Museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies. REQUIREMENTSBA in art education, fine art, museum education, or related field preferred. (Students working toward their degree in one of these fields are also encouraged to apply.)An ability to lead art making experiences with children ages 6-12 is necessary. Previous education, art, and museum experience is an advantage. The position requires excellent classroom management and organizational skills, the ability to communicate with both children and adults, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with volunteers and other professionals.Please submit a resume and cover letter PI207187351

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