The Center for Creative Arts seeks visual arts teaching artists to join our summer camp program. Successful candidates will be passionate about the arts, skilled in visual art instruction for grades K-8 & possess classroom management skills that create warm & accessible spaces for learning. We are looking for people who want to share their passion for the arts while helping us to achieve our mission of transforming, inspiring & enriching the lives of children through art.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with 12-15 students for two 2 ½ hour sessions each day for a five day week
• Develop creative art activities for themed camps that incorporate a variety of instructional methods & techniques.
• Foster caring & trusting relationships with students providing welcoming & non discriminatory treatment of all students of all abilities regardless of race, color religion, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Manage classroom decorum & maintain health, safety & housekeeping in the workspace.
• Model through their behavior, CCArts Core Values of acceptance, creative expression & collective success.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

• Prior related experience teaching visual art to children from K - 9th .
• BA/BS/BFA or related experience in classroom instruction in the arts a plus.

MINIMUN QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of arts education
• Prior experience teaching art to youth in the K – 9th grades
• Excellent communication skills, organization & interpersonal skills.
• Cultural competency to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds & abilities.
• Punctuality, flexibility and dependability
• Must pass a background check.

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION:

CCArts Summer Camp Program will run weekly, Monday-Friday with a morning session for 8:45AM – 11:30AM & an afternoon session from 12:15PM to 3:00PM, June 10th through August 23rd. Teaching artists do not need to be available for the entire summer but once an artist has committed to a weekly session, they must be available for that entire week. Compensation is hourly & the rate will depend on relative experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Teaching artist must be able to sit, walk, stand and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally teaching artists will be required to stoop, kneel or crouch for short periods of time. Occasionally teaching artists will be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Visual & Performing Arts

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hockessin, DE 19707 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hockessin, DE 19707: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person