Status: Seasonal

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

Duration: June 17 - August 23

Compensation: $12.00/hr

Eligible for Benefits: No

Reports 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.

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.

This position begins on June 17th and ends on August 23rd. Strong preference will be given to applicants who are available to work full-time for the duration of the position. Applicants must be available to work 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday thru Friday. This position is a great opportunity to get a foot in the door. Successful Summer Camp Instructors may be considered for future Camp Seasons, 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

*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

Work Location: In person