What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Head Aide position at Community School of Music and Arts?
Summary
The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) is seeking a highly qualified Summer Camp Head Aide to work at CSMA’s primary Finn Center site in Mountain View. This is a part time temporary onsite position for Summer 2025 and reports to the Summer Camp Lead and Visual Arts Program Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and supervise camp break, lunch activities and extended care sessions
- Monitor camp participants and ensure program safety
- Prepare activity materials, facilitate set up and clean up of break spaces
- Assist in implementing theme days and content for breaks and extended care
- Supervise volunteer aides
- Assist with student check in/out procedures
- Assist teachers with art activities in classrooms, as schedules permit
- Assist Camp Staff in any additional duties related to camp operations
- Communicate in a positive and consistent way with students, parents, and program and administrative staff
Skills and Qualifications
- Candidates must be at least 18 years old, preferred candidates are college students
- Previous experience working with children of elementary age
- Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
- Fun, energetic and enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions in a high-energy environment
- Outstanding oral communication skills; Ability to work with diverse ages and cultures
- Ability to prioritize and work independently
- Art background or experience working in a art or educational organization desired
Schedule
- This is a part-time temporary position from June through early August 2025.
- Camp sessions run June 9 to August 8, 2025, Monday through Friday, for a total of 9 weeks.
- Schedule shifts are 9:00am - 4:00pm or 10:45am - 5:45pm, Monday through Friday including a 15 minute paid rest break and a 30 minute unpaid meal break. Camp will not be held on Thursday, June 19 or Friday, July 4.
- Additional paid training and meetings will be scheduled during the week of June 2 to 7, 2025, including a mandatory training for volunteers on Saturday, June 7, 2:00-4:30pm.
Employment Type
Part-time, Non-exempt, Hourly, Temporary
Pay
$19.2 per hour
To Apply
Please email the cover letter and resume to jobs@arts4all.org; with Summer Camp Head Aide in the subject line.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ARTS
Founded in 1968, the Community School of Music and Arts is Northern California’s largest non-profit provider of arts education programs. With a $7 million budget and 160-member staff and faculty, CSMA is one of the ten largest community schools in the United States. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, one of the global capitals of creativity, CSMA is dedicated to making the arts and arts education accessible to all, regardless of age, experience or background. Headquartered in the award-winning Finn Center in the City of Mountain View, CSMA directly serves over 30,000 people of all ages, skill levels and economic means each year, including over 21,000 students at 54 schools in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
CSMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability). Candidates from diverse backgrounds and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. CSMA is committed to creating an environment that embraces openness, respect, collaboration and accountability.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $19.20 - $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20
