Summer Camp Counselor (Multiple Positions - Temporary FT)

Description

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte (CTC) is proud to be an organization where a diverse mix of talented, committed, and enthusiastic people gather to do their best work. As we inspire generations to explore the wonder of our world, we desire to see the diversity and amazing, expanding tapestry of this world and community reflected in all our programming, behind the scenes, and in our team members, board, and volunteers.

Work with Us…

CTC is seeking energetic, motivated undergraduate students who believe in the power of theatre and the mission of CTC. CTC is a national leader among theatres providing innovative educational initiatives for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school students. Our summer camp is part of this theatre education experience. As a member of our Summer Camp Team, we also offer the following: 

• Hands-on experience in facilitating summer camp logistics in a large professional theatre company that serves thousands of children and teens each year.
• Observe and assist professional teaching artists to learn classroom management, classroom structure, varied approaches to teaching theatre, and gain the ability to work with different age levels to learn how curriculum shifts based on student needs.
• Opportunity to lead students in theatre games and lessons during down time and aftercare to put your teaching skills into practice.
• Training in creating inclusive classrooms and working with students with special needs, students on the spectrum, or those needing trauma informed care.
• Provide a professional theatre environment with one-on-one and group access to Children's Theatre of Charlotte arts leadership. 
• Be in the room where it happens! We also offer access to new play development workshops and readings that occur each summer at Children's Theatre of Charlotte.

Please apply if...

• You are a positive, proactive, enthusiastic, and energetic undergraduate student who is driven to help a child build confidence and develop life skills through theatre skills.
• You appreciate and thrive when collaborating with other team members and value the feeling of commitment and accomplishment.
• You are ready and excited to work with North Carolina’s largest producing, professional theatre.

When applying, please consider the following:

• You must secure and provide your own housing in Charlotte.
• You must be able to provide your own transportation to and from the theatre and/or the summer satellite locations.
• You will be granted time off only for personal emergencies (illness, death in the family, etc.).
• Compensation advertised is non-negotiable.
• You must be available to commit to the timeline listed below and able to work 40 hours per week.

Timeline:  May 28 - August 16, 2024 (No camp the week of July 1-July 5)

Weekly Schedule:  Monday-Friday - 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Compensation:  $12/hour (guaranteed 40 hours per week). 

Requirements

Camp Counselors directly supervise campers ages 3 -18. This includes assisting in the classroom and with daily logistics, drop-off and pick-up, snack time, aftercare, and administrative duties. In addition, Counselors may have the opportunity to observe and collaborate with professional CTC Teaching Artists. You will be the ideal candidate for this job if you have:

• Minimum of one completed year of college required. 
• Background in theatre or education.
• Classroom experience working with a variety of ages. 
• Reliable transportation. 
• Comfortable with administrative duties. 
• Experience with customer service and/or interacting with parents.

We recognize theatre as a means of holding up a mirror to society, and that all people’s race, ethnicity, culture, background, and beliefs should be celebrated and reflected onstage, on staff, and in the audience. Employment opportunities are available to all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, veteran's status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. In addition, we will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Salary : $12