What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Art Teacher position at Snipes Farm and Education Center?
Who We Are
Snipes Farm Day Camp sits on 80 beautiful acres of a 7-generation, regenerative farm and is a part of the 501c3 nonprofit of Snipes Farm and Education Center. It is a vibrant place to spend a summer on a working farm with nature all around. This is our 19th season.
All the nooks and crannies of the farm with creeks, gardens, the meadow, and orchard are amazing places for learning and discovery. Campers gain life skills as they tend a garden, care for animals and harvest berries, fresh veggies and herbs to make farm fresh recipes. The weekly program includes art, games, cooking and science with learning around every bend. Lasting friendships are made, and a special community is built together with staff, campers, and families through summer adventures on a farm.
Art at Farm Camp gives campers an opportunity to use different art materials and methods to create projects based on farm, food and nature themes. It helps children and youth to explore color and form and to have adventures with expression. It becomes an exciting way to experience the farm through observation while drawing, storytelling through puppetry, or patterns through mosaics. Art connects to science, world cultures and the wonderful world or creating from our imaginations.
The art teacher at Snipes Farm Day Camp provides 2 hour-long art classes per week for each of the four ages groups at camp. There are two back-to-back classes each morning for the 8 week camp season. The teacher prepares the supplies for a take-home project each week and facilitate the classes with the support of other staff during the classes.
Additionally, the teacher organizes crafting supplies for campers to use in their free-time at their "bunks" with the help of other camp staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Curriculum Development: Design and implement an 8-week, engaging arts and crafts curriculum tailored to various age groups.
- Activity Leadership: Lead daily, hands-on, creative classes, providing instruction and assistance to campers.
- Supply & Facility Management: Maintain an inventory of materials, order supplies, and keep the art area clean and safe.
- Instruction & Supervision: Teach skills, encourage creativity, and ensure safety during all activities.
Qualifications
- Experience: Previous teaching experience, working with children, preferably in a, day camp or educational setting.
- Skills: Proven expertise in a variety of art mediums (e.g., painting, drawing, crafts).
- Attributes: Patient, enthusiastic, organized, and able to motivate young people.
- Sensitivity: attentive to the emotional wellness of the children and youth from diverse backgrounds
Requirements
- Commitment to the full summer season
- Background check and fingerprinting.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25