Art Camp Assistant: ART class

Position: Art Camp Assistant: Art
Compensation: $9-12/hour, up to 7 hours per day
Status: Seasonal, Part-Time, Hourly, non-benefitted
Schedule: M-R, Jun 16-19 and Jun 23-26 from 8:45AM-12:15PM and 12:45-4:15PM
POSITION SUMMARY
Summer Art Camp at CacheARTS guides students aged 5-11 through a rotation of classes in different art forms including visual art, ceramics, cooking, music, dance, and drama. There is a performance and art exhibit on the last day of each camp. Art Camp holds six classes each day. Each class has up to 15 students at a time. Assistants facilitate safety and learning at Art Camp by providing support to the camp director, teachers, and students. Assistants may be assigned tasks by the camp director or teachers.
AREAS OF EMPHASIS
The following is intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbents in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities.
•Engage children in positive activities and conversation. Encourage and assist children during tasks in class. Intervene if children’s behavior may result in harm or facility damage.
•Supervise and keep children together during check-in and check-out times.
•Move groups of children between classrooms. Supervise trips to the drinking fountain or bathroom.
•Assist teachers as directed which may include leading activities or helping students and teachers with organizing or cleanup.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate enjoys working with children and already has some professional experience or training. Some experience in the specified art form is a plus. Candidates should be able to speak clearly, have positive interactions with other staff, take direction, be engaging with students, maintain a professional appearance and attitude, and competently complete tasks as assigned.

Contact education@cachearts.org with questions.