Dwight Summer Day Camp 2024

Summer Camp Art Specialist

For over ten years, Dwight Summer Day Camp has been providing campers with an outstanding day camp experience. We have beautiful facilities, including a six-lane pool, visual and performing art studios, and more, but the most critical ingredient of our program is our exceptional staff. Your energy, enthusiasm, care, and dedication create an atmosphere where campers feel included, supported, and nurtured. Your contact with campers throughout their day, and all during their time at Camp, has the potential to impact their lives significantly. We strive to make each day count for every child and to be worthy role models. We expect all staff to encourage children to make good decisions, try new things, develop friendships, and to support each other in big and small ways. We expect all staff to recognize and applaud campers’ accomplishments whether it be a homerun in softball, a creative art project, or a demonstration of kindness they have shown to someone else.

The Art Specialist encourages creativity and self-expression among campers ranging in age from 4 to 12 years old. Dwight Summer Day Camp runs for eight weeks: Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm. 

Job Type: Summer Camp Art Specialist 2024 Summer full-time (35-40 hours per week)

Days: Monday through Friday, June 17 to August 19, 2024. 

(We will be closed for the July 4 holiday Thursday & Friday)

Compensation: 

This is a stipend position, and pay varies based on experience. $4,000-$7,000

Applicants with children can take advantage of discounted camp tuition

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Qualifications:

• A college degree in art or art education (or working towards it) is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate a passion for the Arts and experience working with children ages 4-12.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Must be responsible, dependable, and have at least 2 years of experience teaching children.
• A solid ability to make arts and crafts engaging for youth of all ability levels.
• Dynamic personality; able to relate to youth between the ages of 4 to 12 years old.
• Good organizational and planning skills, high creativity, and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Maintain a sense of calm and perspective with physical and mental alertness during stressful times.

Responsibilities:

• Develop art curriculum following the summer camp weekly themes.
• Teach general arts and crafts skills to children in creative ways.
• Request supplies and equipment needed for art activities.
• Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities
• Maintain proper care of art supplies and equipment.
• Adhere to the policy and procedures of the Dwight Summer Day Camp.
• Keep inventory of art supplies.
• Set up and break down the classroom or teaching area.
• Communicate regularly with the Director of Summer Camp to ensure camper success.
• Consistently demonstrate and reinforce the values of care, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
• Collaborate with the Summer Camp Director in advance of special programs and provide support on special program days.
• Actively participate in all Camp Orientation and training sessions/meetings.

Required Camp Orientations:

In-person

• Saturday, June 8, 9 am-3 pm: Camp introduction, team building/planning, and paperwork 
• First Aid & CPR Training session - TBD (Required only for noncertified counselors)

We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know.

Dwight School’s goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment.

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