During the school vacation weeks, Arlington Center for the Arts offers a variety of fun, creative arts programs for preschoolers through teens. Our camps value imagination, artistic exploration and self-expression. Currently, we are seeking a Visual Art Teacher for multiple weeks of our Vacation Arts Camp programs.

Current Openings:

Week 1 (6/24-6/28)

Vacation Arts Camp: 3D Art

Teen Studio: Drawing AM and PM

Week 2 (7/1- 7/3):

Teen Studio: Digital Art AM and PM( students bring their own devices)

Week 3 (7/8-7/12):

Vacation Arts Camp: 3D Art

Art Academy: Painting

Week 4 ( 7/15-7/19):

Vacation Arts Camp: 3D Art

Week 5: (7/22-7/26):

Vacation Arts Camp: 3D Art

Week 6 (7/29-8/2):

Vacation Arts Camp: 3D Art

Art Academy: Printmaking

Week 7 (8/5-8/9):

Vacation Arts Camp: 3D Art

Teen Studio: Digital Art AM and PM (students bring their own devices)

Week 8 (8/12-8/16):

Vacation Arts Camp: 2D Art

Vacation Arts Camp: 3D Art

Week 10 (8/26- 8/30):

Vacation Arts Camp: 2D Art

Vacation Arts Camp runs Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:15 pm. Teachers are contracted to work 8:45 - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, which includes an hour unpaid break and 30 min of paid prep each day. This program is for campers age 5-12. Campers are grouped by age and rotate from class to class for 1 - 1.25 hrs each. Campers are in groups of 10 maximum and will have a counselor to help guide them.

Art Academy (AA) runs Monday – Friday, 9:15 am – 4:15 pm. Teachers are contracted to work 8:45 - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, which includes an hour unpaid break and 30 min of paid prep each day. This program is for campers age 7-12. Campers are grouped by age and stay in the same classroom with the same teacher and counselor throughout the day. Campers are in groups of 12 maximum and will have a counselor to help guide them.

Teen Art Studio runs Monday - Friday, 8:45 - 4:00 PM, with one 45 min long, unpaid break and 30 min of paid prep each day. This program is for students age 12-18. Students are in morning and afternoon cohorts, so you will see different students Monday - Friday in your morning session (9 am - 12pm) as you will Monday - Friday in your afternoon session (1 - 4pm). You will have no more than 12 students in a given cohort.

For more information about our Camps, please visit: https://www.acarts.org/

Camp teaching artists are responsible for lesson planning, requesting supplies in a timely manner and classroom management

Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in a PreK, Elementary classroom (schools, art centers, community centers, museums, etc.)
• Refined classroom/behavior management skills
• The ability to meet deadlines and submit materials accurately and on time
• Refined supplies management skills
• Enthusiasm for the arts
• Outgoing, demonstrates preparedness, problem-solver, good communication skills
• Organizational skills in the classroom and in lesson preparation
• A commitment to creating equitable, inclusive and accessible classroom environments

How To Apply:

Please email a resume with 3 professional/academic references for our team to contact to Delia at delia@acarts.org

Please limit resumes to 2 pages maximum.

The rate for instruction is $20-26/hr based on experience.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare or Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person