Camp JCC Art Specialist

Principal Responsibilities :

Camp JCC is seeking a qualified, energetic, and compassionate candidate as an ART SPECIALIST for summer 2024. The art teacher is responsible for planning and conducting art projects that foster an environment of fun and creativity.

The position requires an ability to manage day-to-day interactions with children in grades K-9, a strong ability to work collaboratively with the Camp JCC team, and the capacity to be flexible.

The dates of employment for 2024 are June 10-August 9, which includes a week of Tsevet (Staff) Training. Work hours are Monday-Friday 8 : 30-4 : 30, excluding extended days that involve early arrival and dismissal in the early evening.

Minimum Qualifications :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Plans a variety of art projects for children ages 4 through 15

Provides a planned and thoughtful program, infused with Jewish values, that will interest and excite campers

Adapts individual and small-group instruction to the needs of campers with varying intellectual and artistic abilities

Multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Plans and directs engaging, age-appropriate activities

Serves as a positive role model in the camp community

Communicates with leadership to order supplies for projects

Manages risk, supervises participants, and models safe best practices while working

Other duties as assigned by camp leadership

REQUIREMENTS :

Experience working with children in a camp, school or daycare environment

Must enjoy playing and interacting with children

Organized, enthusiastic, and energetic

Must be a creative and innovative thinker and planner

Must take initiative, be self-directed, and capable of independently identifying and solving problems

Must have excellent communication skills and work well with both children and adults

Pass a required background check