Status: Seasonal

Schedule: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday thru Friday

Duration: March 25 - March 29

Compensation: $12.00/hr

Eligible for Benefits: NoReports to: Camp Director

Department: Education

Overview: Assistant Clay Camp Instructor

The A2AC Clay Camp serves children ages 9-12 years old. Each day, campers throw on the pottery wheel in the morning and work on handbuilding projects in the afternoon. Learn more about Clay Camp here:

The Assistant Clay Camp Instructor will assist the Lead Clay Instructor in providing a positive and enriching experience for all campers and a safe, welcoming, organized Clay Camp program.

Applicants must be available to work 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday thru Friday from March 25 through March 29, 2024. This position is a great opportunity to get a foot in the door. Successful Spring Break Instructors may be considered for opportunities that come available with Summer Camp, Art Party Instructors, or other classes and events.

Assistant Instructor Duties

• Provides a safe, positive, creative environment for campers to thrive in
• Provides support to Lead Instructors
• Assists campers with clay projects throughout the day
• Prepares materials, organizes & distributes supplies
• Assists with classroom management
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the studios
• Assists with camper drop-off and pick-up
• Duties may include walking up and down stairs, standing, bending or leaning over, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working on one’s feet most of the day.
• Includes other duties related to day camp operations, as needed

Required Skills & Experience

• Prior experience working with children
• Must have a background in ceramics, collegiate experience is preferred
• Positive, enthusiastic, works well as part of a team
• Must be 18 years or older to apply
• Must be proficient in throwing on the pottery wheel and know how to teach the following hand building techniques: pinch, coil, soft slab, and hard slab construction

To apply, please complete the online application form:

*Due to the high volume of applications we receive, you will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Ann Arbor, MI 48104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person