Arts and Crafts Program Provider

Description

Reports to:

Camp Chris Division Leads / Program & Resources Coordinator

Location:

Summer at St. John’s - Camp Chris

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:15pm

Multiple 40-minute sessions per day, grouped by grade levels.

Training Dates

June 8 - June 15, 2026

Season Dates

June 16 - August 19, 2026

Salary Range

$20 - $25 Per Hour

Position Overview

The Arts and Crafts Program Provider is responsible for delivering fun, skill-building, and developmentally appropriate visual arts sessions in a camp setting. Working with campers from Pre-K through entering grade 9, the Provider will lead engaging 40-minute lessons focused on creativity, hands-on exploration, and self-expression. This role requires energy, organization, and the ability to spark artistic joy in campers of all experience levels.

Skills And Competencies

• Creative Lesson Planning: Develop age-appropriate art projects for campers grouped by Grades Pre-K, K-1, 2–3, 4–5, and 6–9 that align with weekly camp themes and seasonal interests. Projects should be achievable within a 40-minute session and encourage creativity and skill-building.
• Multi-Group Instruction: Adapt instructions and expectations based on age and ability level, ensuring all campers are engaged and supported during the creative process.
• Supply Preparation and Management: Organize daily supplies in advance, manage use of shared art materials, and maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked craft area.
• Engagement and Encouragement: Foster a relaxed, inclusive environment where campers feel free to express themselves artistically. Offer positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to build camper confidence.
• Classroom Management: Establish clear routines and behavior expectations. Manage transitions efficiently between groups and ensure smooth operation across multiple sessions per day.
• Collaboration with Camp Staff: Work with counselors and leadership staff to integrate arts into camp-wide events, spirit days, and showcases.
• Supportive Camp Presence: Assist with setup and cleanup of the arts space and support campers in taking ownership of their creative work. Serve as a warm, welcoming role model for all campers.
  
  

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Prior experience teaching or facilitating visual arts or crafts with children in a camp, school, or community setting.
• Strong ability to manage groups of youth and guide them through step-by-step art projects within time limits.
• Creative thinking, patience, and flexibility - especially when working with varied materials, age groups, and abilities.
• Familiarity with basic art materials (paint, glue, scissors, paper, yarn, etc.) and age-appropriate project ideas.
• Background in Art Education, Studio Art, Elementary Education, or related field preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications required (can be provided if needed).
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
• Bending, lifting, pushing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to reach at and above shoulder height to access higher areas of equipment, etc.
• Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
• Use of hands and fingers for manipulation, and using computer keyboard, educational tools, play equipment, and perform first aid and CPR.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
  
  

About

Summer at St. John’s is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in work with all those who engage with Summer at St. John’s. About Summer at St. John’sWe create safe, inclusive, and choice-driven programs that grow with your child. Our developmentally appropriate camps are shaped by our community values, leaving a lasting impression upon all campers and staff for years to come. Summer at St. John's community values are at the core of every decision we make. We encourage:

• Kindness: Promoting stronger, more harmonious relationships and communities.
• Community: Building strong bonds and a sense of belonging among campers and staff.
• Honesty: Fostering trust and cooperation, contributing to personal and societal well-being.
• Respect: Teaching respect for oneself, others, and the environment.
  
  

About St. John’s PrepSt. John’s Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Interested candidates are asked to apply online via Paylocity. Questions can be directed to Jackson Tingle at summer@stjohnsprep.org.