What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Specialist - Washington D.C. position at Headfirst Camps?
The Position
The Art Specialist leads specialized classes to create a space for hands-on art projects and interactive demonstrations for our youngest campers. We provide the training, curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful camp day but need you to bring camp to life with your enthusiasm, dedication and unmatched energy.
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
Camper ages : 3-6 years old
Activities include : mason jar habitats, slime, crafty and themed hats, camouflaged animal searches, wearable dinosaur tails, creature footprints, rain clouds in a jar.
Weekly themes include : Animals, superheroes, insects, outer space.
Schedule : 7 : 30 am – 3 : 45 pm Monday – Friday.
Compensation : $17.75 / hour.
What You'll Do
- Bring Camp to Life
Implement pre-written Art curriculum for up to 9 groups of 12 to 16 campers in 30 minute rotations.
Work directly with campers to support them in their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on exploration and developmentally appropriate activities.
Arrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, be a loyal and consistent team member who shows up for the campers and your team.
Represent the Headfirst brand daily to families at carpool and to school facility partners throughout the summer by being enthusiastic, helpful, hands-on, and in uniform.
Practice resiliency and arrive with a “How Can I Help?” mentality that puts camper experience and team success at the forefront through problem solving and trying new things.
About You
Must be at least 19 years old with at least (1) year at an undergraduate institution or equivalent professional experience.
Majors in education and child development viewed favorably.
Work around small children including, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day.
Headfirst Summer Camps is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusivity across our Headfirst community, and we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and those who might need reasonable accommodation to apply.
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