Part-Time Summer Camp Instructor

Under general supervision, plan, organize, and present fiber arts instruction which helps participants learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to a fun, artistic and creative environment.

This is a part time temporary contract position, and incumbents are limited to working a maximum of 20 hours for one week.

Schedule is non- negotiable.

July 8th – July 12th

9am- 1pm.

Class age range: 8-11

Class capacity: 12 students

Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to)

• Prepare class ideas, develop lesson plans, and establish activities for a variety of fiber arts programs such as sewing, quilting, pattern-drafting, weaving, felting, crochet, knitting, macrame, fiber dyeing, yarn making, etc.
• Submit inventory needs for the camp.
• Instruct participants in group settings of up to 12 participants for youth camps.
• Provide appropriate instruction and activities for participants to meet objectives and enjoy the creative process.
• Lead classes through engaging teaching techniques that demonstrate clarity and creativity with encouragement for participants to reach their
• Ensure that all spaces and classes are safe, welcoming, and inclusive to all participants.
• Performs other related work as required.

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to manage art supplies, equipment, tools and classroom
• Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define
• Requires the ability to conceptualize and create art form(s) and encourage creative flow while applying artistic principles.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to instruct a wide variety of fiber/textile/fashion techniques including but not limited to sewing, quilting, pattern-drafting, weaving, basketry, felting, crochet, knitting, macrame, fiber dyeing, yarn making, etc.
• Experience developing curriculum for fiber arts classes and workshops for all ages as well as youth camps.
• Experience teaching fiber arts classes and workshops for all ages as well as youth camps.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $25