Summer Ceramics Instructor
Summer Ceramics Instructor
Location: Camps Kenwood and Evergreen (K&E) in Wilmot, NH
Dates: June 11 - August 8, 2026
Starting Salary: $2800+ $150 travel allowance
Time Off: 2-3 hours per day and 1 day per week
Perks: We provide housing, meals, and snacks for the whole summer! Laundry is on-site, bathrooms are inside cabins, and our lake is private.
We are so excited you found this opportunity at Camps K&E! We believe it’s never too late to go to sleep-away camp, and that there’s no job more fun or fulfilling than caring for and mentoring kids in a beautiful, natural setting. At K&E, you’ll spend your days outside leading, laughing, creating, and being part of a supportive community you won’t experience anywhere else.
Camp is hard work: high-energy, long hours, but deeply rewarding. We’re looking for people who like a challenge and are passionate about making a difference. We truly believe this isn’t just a summer job. It’s a chance to grow, unplug, make lifelong friends, and develop durable, real-world skills. We can’t wait to meet you!
What you’ll do
- Plan and teach structured ceramics lessons (wheel and handbuilding).
- Demonstrate safe kiln operation, glazing techniques, and studio maintenance.
- Prepare materials and manage drying/firing schedules to ensure finished pieces.
- Adapt projects for different skill levels and ages.
- Maintain a clean, safe studio and teach studio safety to campers.
- Participate fully in camp life: cabins, activities, staff meetings, and community events.
Ideal candidate
- Experience teaching ceramics or pottery to children
- Proficiency with wheel-throwing, handbuilding, glazing, and kiln operation.
- Portfolio of work and lesson examples.
- Strong communication, organization, and classroom/studio management skills.
- Community-oriented, enthusiastic, and comfortable living in a close-knit residential environment.
Bonus: We love getting our staff certified in lifeguarding and high ropes (mostly belaying from the ground). If you’re interested, we can train you at camp for free – you’d just arrive at staff training a few days earlier. Additionally, if you’d rather get lifeguard certified at your local pool, we can cover the cost of the course!
About K&E: We are a traditional, long-session brother-sister overnight camp situated beside the gorgeous Eagle Pond. We’re two hours from Boston, but our campers (ages 7-15) and staff come from all over the world. Campers and staff also embark on trips to local attractions, mountains, and beaches throughout the summer.