Art Instructor, School Break Camps

Job Description

Job Description

Be a role model. Share your passion!

Do you love art, mixed media, jewelry making, and hands-on arts & crafts projects? JCC Greater Boston is looking for enthusiastic Art Specialists to design and lead engaging activities for children in grades K-5 at our School Break Camps (December, February, Passover, and April school breaks).

The Arts & Crafts Specialist leads daily visual arts activities, encouraging exploration, self-expression, and joy through a variety of media. From jewelry and collage to sculpture, painting, and more, you’ll help campers bring their ideas to life while building confidence and having fun.

What you will do each day :

Each day, you’ll bring art to life, inspiring campers, empowered them with new skills, sparking their creativity, and contributing to a colorful and vibrant camp culture. You’ll lead hands-on art activities, organize materials, and help campers explore projects in jewelry making, painting, clay, sewing, and more. Beyond your specialty, you’ll also be part of the camp team : helping with transitions, supporting special events, and ensuring campers feel included and connected.

Example Art Projects Include :

• Clay sculptures
• Watercolor
• Friendship bracelets
• Post-making
• Tracing
• Jewelry Making
• And More!

Why work with us?

At our camps, the best part of the day is simple : the campers. Our staff say their favorite moments are playing games, cheering campers on at swim, creating art together, and bonding over shared interests. Staff describe camp as fun, dynamic, and inclusive. Here, you’ll gain leadership skills, make lasting friendships, and create unforgettable experiences – for campers and yourself.

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

This is what our staff say are the best parts of working at JCC Camps :

Available Dates :

Candidates do not need to commit to all dates. Staff are scheduled by the day and shift.

Available Shifts Each Day :

Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to :

Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to :

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing!

JOB DETAILS : This is an hourly position offering great perks, including JCC Health & Fitness center access during employment, a supportive, vibrant in-person work environment, and a competitive starting pay rate of $17 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

About JCC Greater Boston

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values : Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https : / / www.bostonjcc.org / careers /

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Requirements

Education and Experience :

Skills and Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

ADA Statement : Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Benefits

JCCGB Perks! Each employee is eligible for a free individual access to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more, including :

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant.

A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on :

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.