Summer Camp Art Instructor

Position Summary

The Summer Camp Teaching Artist at ICA San Diego leads summer art camps at our locations in Encinitas and/or Balboa Park, guiding students through art-making activities to explore varied topics. Through weekly project-based lessons, the Summer Camp Teaching Artist fosters creativity, self-expression, and the development of new skills, culminating in a weekly showcase of campers’ work.

The Summer Camp Teaching Artist reports to the Education Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plan a weekly curriculum, create detailed lesson plans with supply lists, and generate project samples. Submit lesson plans and sample projects to the Education Manager.
• Act as a camp instructor for a specified age group at ICA San Diego for up to six weeks, leading students in a variety of projects, discussions and activities related to each week’s theme
• Adapt lesson plans as needed to improve the camper experience or accommodate individual campers
• Organize and store completed artwork in preparation for the art show.
• Coordinate with camp assistants, interns and volunteers as needed.
• Assist and coordinate the student art showcase at the end of each week.
• Complete an evaluation at the end of camp.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of classroom management
• Ability to teach in a fast-paced environment to different grade levels
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other educators and ICA staff
• Strong working knowledge of Google Suite
• Strong customer service and teamwork experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience teaching people varying learning styles and abilities
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Required Education and Experience

• Some higher education in Art History, Studio Art, or related field
• Experience with group instruction and/or classroom management

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Studio, Art Education or related field
• Experience teaching artmaking
• Experience in traditional classroom settings

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The Summer Camp Teaching Artist will work at ICA North and/or ICA Central. Lifting, frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and other physical movement may be required. Any reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this role should be communicated to the HR & Operations Manager.

Travel

No travel will be required of this position.

Compensation

Hourly rate is $35. A typical shift is Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 2:30PM. Additional hours for training and preparation may be required.

Inclusion

ICA San Diego strives to demonstrate leadership by modeling excellence and best practices for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We believe in the power of human creativity and value the opportunities for connection and learning that exist when cultures and communities come together in collaboration and understanding.

We commit to championing policies and practices that value diversity, foster cultural equity, and create an accessible and inclusive environment. ICA San Diego does not discriminate based on race/ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geography, citizenship status, religion, or any other protected class. We recognize our strengths lie in the broad range of people who contribute their time and talents to our mission and are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive place.

Other Responsibilities

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

To Apply

Please use the link to fill out the application form on our website. Include your resume and a cover letter describing what interests you about this position and the ICA as well as experience that makes you suited for this role.