Summer Camp Art Instructor - Orange Art Center

The Orange Art Center is hiring experienced, creative art instructors for our 2025 Summer Art Camp. This six-week program provides hands-on art experiences for children in grades K-8. Instructors will design and lead fun, age-appropriate lessons in a variety of media, encouraging creativity and artistic growth in a supportive environment. This is a great opportunity for art educators to share their passion in a welcoming setting with small class sizes, fully equipped studios, and a collaborative, supportive staff.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching art to children, teens, or adults

• Degree in Fine Arts, Arts Education, or a related field

• Ability to create and implement lesson plans for students of varying skill levels

• Ability to create a positive, well-managed classroom environment

• Enthusiasm for teaching and inspiring creativity

• Must pass a background check and fingerprinting

Program Details

• Program runs June 9 through July 25, 2025

• Camps run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

• Full-day and half-day teaching opportunities available

• Pay is $30 per hour

How to Apply

Please complete the application at https://www.orangerec.com/employment.aspx and submit it along with your cover letter and resume to recinfo@orangecsd.org, attention Destyni Green. In your cover letter, please include your preferred age groups, teaching specialties, and availability.

Applications are due no later than April 18.

Orange Community Education & Recreation (OCER) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment by providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, class, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic. We celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences that individuals from all walks of life bring to our community.

We evaluate all candidates based on their ability to meet the essential qualifications for the role, including the required education, skills, and experience as determined by the department. A “qualified candidate” is defined as someone who possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

We also recognize and value the diverse perspectives, traits, and experiences that candidates from different backgrounds offer, as these enrich our organization and community. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our mission and enhances the experiences we offer to the community.

Orange Community Education & Recreation employs full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. These include programming staff, early childhood teachers, support and operations staff, supervisory staff and before and after school childcare staff, and custodians.

Please note: A criminal BCI & FBI background check including fingerprints is required prior to employment and for certain volunteer opportunities. Background checks are paid for by the potential employee and are scheduled after applicants are interviewed.

All individuals interested in applying with Orange Community Education & Recreation must submit the employment application in addition to a resume and cover letter when required.

Salary : $30