What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Assistants - Create Camps position at Cranbrook Schools?
Education Assistant – Create Camps (1-6 grades)
4 positions available
3-7 Weeks (Some flexibility)
Training starts May 2025
Camp runs June 16th -August 8th, 2025
Create Camps Education Assistants engage students and foster an environment of innovation and self-expression. An ideal candidate is a resourceful individual that can enthusiastically collaborate with the Teaching Artist to assist with classroom management and high-quality art instruction. Education Assistants will aid in demonstrations and classroom organization, monitor use of materials and supplies, assist campers with art making projects, attend to minor first aid needs, and other duties as assigned. This position is intended for an individual who would like to gain additional experience in youth education.
Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm; approximately 35 hours/week.
Responsibilities
4 positions available
3-7 Weeks (Some flexibility)
Training starts May 2025
Camp runs June 16th -August 8th, 2025
Create Camps Education Assistants engage students and foster an environment of innovation and self-expression. An ideal candidate is a resourceful individual that can enthusiastically collaborate with the Teaching Artist to assist with classroom management and high-quality art instruction. Education Assistants will aid in demonstrations and classroom organization, monitor use of materials and supplies, assist campers with art making projects, attend to minor first aid needs, and other duties as assigned. This position is intended for an individual who would like to gain additional experience in youth education.
Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm; approximately 35 hours/week.
Responsibilities
- Assist with dynamic projects that connect to camp themes and objects in the museum’s collection.
- Aid in classroom control and management of students in a range of ages, creating an environment of creativity, innovation, and support during class time.
- Prepare and set-up classroom studio, organize supplies and material inventory, tidy-up studio daily.
- Attend weekly team meetings and maintain open communication with Museum Education and Create Camp staff.
- Completed or in pursuit of an Undergraduate Degree
- Ability to lead indoor and outdoor recreation and activities
- Previous experience working with youth
- Enthusiastic about the arts
- Undergraduate degree focused in Elementary Education, Art Education, or Studio Art/Design.
