Summer Camp Seasonal Educator

Description

Position: Summer Camp Seasonal Educator – Summer - Temporary

Welcome to the Denver Art Museum, where we believe that art can make a difference in peoples’ lives by celebrating & stimulating creativity and inspiring greater understanding & connection with our world. The DAM aspires to be a beloved anchor in Denver’s cultural & creative ecosystem and a national beacon for the ingenuity & boldness of our community. Are you ready to join a dynamic team of creative, motivated people who are passionate about delivering world-class experiences? If so, please proceed! In turn, the Denver Art Museum delivers competitive wages and benefits in a work environment that promotes excellence and rewards dedication and commitment.

In order to best serve our current and future visitors we strive to maximize the diversity, equity, and inclusiveness of our organization. Therefore, we encourage candidates that represent and embody the diversity found within our community to apply.

Position Purpose

This position will report to the Manager of Youth Programs and works closely with Summer Camp Assistant in the L&E Department. Seasonal Educators provide campers with a safe, creative, inclusive, and fun learning experience. These individuals will:

• Welcome kids from all communities.
• Engage kids in making connections with art and other cultures.
• Empower kids in an art museum to express their thoughts and opinions about art.
• Support the summer camp lead teacher with instruction and classroom management.
• Build an inclusive environment to encourage a sense of belonging and comfort.
• Meet campers where they are to support a variety of different learning styles.
• Support the social & emotional development of children in camp.

Summer camps for kids will run from June 9–August 8, 2025.  There are a few breaks from camp built into this schedule, including: a shortened (4-day) week in observance of the Juneteenth holiday, and a full week off camp for July 4^th. Staff in this position are expected to be available for all 8 remaining weeks of the camp season, in addition to four days of training June 3–6, 2025.  This position has a variable schedule in which some weeks Seasonal Educators will work 20 hours and some weeks they will work 40 hours. They will spend some of their time in orientation/training, as well as reviewing lesson plans to prepare for their in-camp experience. Camp sessions run from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. All educators are expected to report from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm to prepare their classrooms before camp and to clean up after each day. 

Job Description/Responsibilities:

Seasonal Educators will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of art-based lesson plans that connect to the DAM collection. They will guide up to 20 campers through in-gallery experiences and art projects relating to these experiences. Seasonal educators are expected to anticipate the needs of the workshop, and to jump in as needed to support the campers and Lead Teacher throughout the day. The Manager of Youth Programs and Summer Camp Assistant may direct Seasonal Educators to this end. Seasonal Educators will:

• Facilitate check-in and check-out of campers each day from the workshops
• Organize activities to engage campers while they wait for the camp day to begin or while they wait to be picked up (provided by the DAM)
• Prepare for facilitating camps, including reviewing lesson plans from Lead Teachers
• Work collaboratively in camps with a Lead Teacher assigned by the DAM
• Greet students and track attendance
• Support campers in the galleries to help them engage with the art and ensure gallery-safe behaviors
• Integrate an educational practice that centers equity, diversity and inclusion in their camp
• Support students with artmaking projects
• Supervise campers’ lunch to keep kids safe as they eat and play (this task will only be expected during Support Weeks i.e weeks with limited time in-camp and more time dedicated to preparation, floating, and additional support)
• Support Lead Teachers in the use of effective and compassionate classroom management techniques
• Work with campers and Lead Teachers to navigate students’ social-emotional needs, including individual interventions as necessary
• Communicate with caregiver(s) if needed

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Some formal or informal experience working with children
• Passion for art and arts-integrated learning
• Experience with crafts and/or artmaking and object-based learning
• Ability to engage campers with diverse identities and experiences in art
• Ability to help children navigate social-emotional needs; familiarity with trauma-informed approaches is preferred

Compensation:

$19.50/hour-$23.75/hour.

Benefits: A free RTD Eco Pass. A free DAM Family Membership. 4 personal hours plus Colorado HFWA paid sick leave.  Employee Assistance Program. Subscription to Headspace. This position is based at the Denver Art Museum, which only has pay to park options. 

We know that searching for a job can be stressful so we would like to give you an overview of the process to manage expectations. This role will require an interview with hiring manager and/or panel that will be held virtually. Part of this interview may require a live teaching demo, however candidates DO NOT need to prepare any materials for this ahead of time.

DENVER ART MUSEUM:

As an institution, we believe the Denver Art Museum is both a platform for and an amplifier of the voices of people of all races. We acknowledge that Black lives matter and communities of color – Latinx, Indigenous, Black, and others – have been underrepresented in art museums over decades, both internally and externally. We are committed to elevating all voices, artworks and perspectives and strive to support racial equity inside and out.

We prohibit discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, political service or affiliation, genetic information, or disability, as well as any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

We strive to provide a professional and positive work environment for our employees. The Museum expressly prohibits any form of employee harassment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, political service or affiliation, genetic information, disability or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.  Actions based on these or any legally protected characteristic will not be tolerated.

We encourage the freedom of gender expression and/or gender presentation.  As an institution, we do not create barriers that may prevent any employee from expressing behaviors, mannerisms, interests, and appearances that represent their authentic personality or culture. Qualified candidates are expected to exemplify the DAM’s internal values, which include being dynamic, respectful, inclusive, creative, and curious.  The ability to maintain effective and positive working relationships with visitors, employees, volunteers, representatives of public and private entities, policy making bodies, and contractors is critical to the success of this position.

Salary : $20 - $24