Art Instructor, School Break Camps

About the role

JCC Greater Boston is seeking enthusiastic Art Specialists to design and lead engaging activities for children in grades K-5 at our School Break Camps. The Arts & Crafts Specialist will lead daily visual arts activities, encouraging exploration, self-expression, and joy through various media.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and lead age-appropriate activities in your specialty area
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers during activities
• Create a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages skill-building and exploration
• Work in partnership with counselors and camp leadership to provide a cohesive, positive camper experience
• Maintain, organize, and request necessary supplies and equipment
• Adapt activities to meet the needs and abilities of diverse campers
• Support camp-wide special events and large-group programming as assigned
• Assist with overall camp operations as needed (drop-off/pick-up, transitions, lunch, supervision, etc.)

Requirements

• High school degree preferred
• College degree, concentration, certification, or equivalent experience in specialty area preferred
• 1+ season instructor experience planning and leading activities for children
• Portfolio or examples of projects preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills and Abilities

• Genuine enjoyment of working with children and helping them grow
• Passion and expertise in your specialty area (arts, sports, music, cooking, science, etc.)
• Ability to plan and lead age-appropriate, engaging, and inclusive activities
• Excellent group management skills
• Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills with campers and staff
• Safety awareness and ability to manage risks during activities
• Creativity, flexibility and patience to adapt activities for diverse camper needs
• Positive, energetic attitude and commitment to fostering an inclusive, joyful camp environment
• Proactive problem-solving and willingness to ask for guidance when needed
• Self-starter who takes the initiative
• Must be able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships
• Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed
• Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership

Physical Requirements

• Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.
• Able to work in variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time in case of rain, heat, humidity, cold, or other environmental factors to ensure the supervision and safety of campers in our care.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks, etc.)
• Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.

Benefits

• In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our mission-driven, values-driven, and family-centric environment, JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below.
• JCCGB Perks! Each seasonal employee is eligible for access to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton!
• Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center includes:
• - Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment
• - Free or discounted enrollment for camp programs may be available for camp employees’ children based on availability.

Pay

The starting pay rate is $17 per hour, with the final rate determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

Schedule

Available Dates: December, February, Passover, and April school breaks.

Available Shifts Each Day: Full Day 8:30am – 4:30pm, 8 hours; Morning Shift 7:30am – 3:30pm, 8 hours; Afternoon Shift 10am - 6pm, 8 hours.