What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Aftercare Teacher position at Sitar Arts Center?
SITAR ARTS CENTER: CAMP SITAR
LEAD AFTERCARE TEACHER
What We Do
Sitar Arts Center engages DC youth, from early childhood to young adulthood, in building a creative community of learning and belonging that removes financial and cultural barriers to arts education and career training.
What You’ll Do
Sitar Arts Center is seeking an experienced Lead Aftercare Teacher to work in partnership with camp counselors, camp assistants, faculty, and staff to support young people in Camp Sitar this June – July 2026.
Camp Sitar provides visual, performing, digital art, and movement classes over six weeks to kindergarten - 8th graders in our full-day program.
The Lead Aftercare Teacher ensures that all students in Camp Sitar’s Aftercare program are engaged and supported in aftercare activities from 4:30–6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Each aftercare group is divided by age range and matched with a Summer Camp Counselor. The Lead Aftercare Teacher oversees Camp Sitar Aftercare and is responsible for supervising and matching Camp Counselors and Camp Assistants in aftercare programming.
This position is supervised by the Director of Community Arts Education.
Responsibilities Include
- Supervise Camp Counselors and Camp Assistants as they transition from their daily Camp Sitar role to Aftercare role
- Plan and prepare age-appropriate activities for Camp Counselors and Camp Assistants to facilitate and support positive youth development strategies in the different aftercare areas
- Ensure all students in aftercare are in their correct rooms, and students are regrouped by age as families pick up their children
- Fill the role of a substitute Camp Counselor as needed during aftercare hours
- Facilitate the pickup of students between the hours of 4:30–6 p.m. using Sitar’s walkie-talkie system
- Organize pre/post camp preparation, planning, storage, cleaning, as well as snacks for class distribution by Camp Counselors and Camp Assistants
- Supervise and ensure camp students' safety during aftercare time, in and outside of classes, snack time, activities, transitions, and during outside play
What You’ll Earn
Pay is hourly, $27 per hour, based on experience.
When You'll Work
This six-week part-time position is seasonal, with a start date of June 22, 2026. The Lead Aftercare Teacher position will work 15 hours per week, with hours scheduled Monday-Friday between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm, depending on staffing needs. Camp Program Dates are June 22 – July 31, 2026.
Other Required Work Dates will be provided before employment acceptance. All required work dates are paid, including:
- Classroom Management Training
- Camp Orientations and Training/Camp Preparation
Who You Are
As the Lead Aftercare Teacher, you are a positive, inclusive role model who is warm, supportive, and engaging. You experience immense joy working with young people, meeting their needs and adapting to ensure their safety and success. You enjoy collaboration and improvisation and believe strong organization and creative youth development is the key to happy and engaged students. Most importantly you have a strong love for the arts, a strong love for children of all ages, and believe that everyone should have access to the arts.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Two or more years of experience working with children and youth.
- Interest and/or experience in arts and/or arts education.
- Previous experience working in a camp setting.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Bilingual - Spanish/English
- Knowledge, practice, and experience with differentiated instruction, equity, accessibility, and anti-racism
Requirements
- Background check and TB test
Our Values
Embed Equity
Embed equity in our systems, programs, and spaces to advance social justice.
Everyone should have equitable access to opportunities, representation, and voice.
Foster Belonging
Foster belonging by engaging, supporting, and celebrating our diverse community members through genuine and meaningful relationships.
Everyone deserves a welcoming space where they can feel like they belong.
Prioritize Balance
Prioritize balance between the mental, emotional, physical, and creative well-being within ourselves and our fellow community members.
Everyone deserves the opportunity and support to prioritize wellness within their lives.
Build Trust
Build trust by assuming positive intentions and taking ownership of our words, actions, responsibilities, and commitments.
Everyone benefits when we approach relationships with openness and commit to follow through.
Inspire Transformation
Inspire transformation by listening to, learning from, and growing with our community and the world around us.
Everyone can be a student, and anyone can be a teacher.
Encourage Collaboration
Encourage collaboration with thoughtful and clear communication, a curious mind, and a creative spirit.
Everyone benefits when we work together as a team.
How You Can Apply
This position will remain open until filled. However, for best consideration, please apply by May 8, 2026.
You need to submit a resume and answer all required questions. No phone calls, please.
After applying, you’ll receive an email confirming that we have your application on file. If you’re selected for the next stage, you will be contacted for an interview. The hiring process can take 5-8 weeks after posting. You will be considered if the position is still vacant.
We appreciate your interest in Sitar Arts Center. Sitar Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Sitar Arts Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, marital status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.
For more information about Sitar Arts Center, please visit www.sitarartscenter.org.
Salary : $27