Habimah Arts Camp/J Camps Teaching Artist

Habimah Arts Camp is a multi-disciplinary summer camp giving children, grades from 1st -6th, a chance to work with Baltimore’s master performing and visual arts teaching artists and professionals. It is the programs’ goal to enhance campers’ skills, explore new horizons, and offer exposure and skill-building in various realms within visual and performing arts.  Camp classes are intended to develop creativity, confidence, and teamwork. Each camp day consists of several classes within these fields, and concluding each two-week camp session, campers put on a final showcase of what they've learned. Outside of time in class with the artist, this program also incorporates swimming, outdoor time, and field trips. Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Arts Education, the ideal teaching artist is prepared to be a role model within their field, has experience and loves teaching children of all ages, and has extensive experience in their art form. The ideal candidate would include someone who enjoys working with young people and/or theatre for young audiences.  These positions also require teaching classes within their art form to campers.  Looking for teaching artists in a variety of theatrical, visual, performance, and any similar fields.  Some include, but are not limited to visual arts, dance, acting, voice, stage combat, mime, stage makeup, puppetry, musical theatre, and costume and set design.  WHAT YOU WILL DO: Providing and implementing age-appropriate camp curriculum within the teaching artists specified field, and able to lead large groups of campers in said class. Provide the supervisor with appropriate feedback and information as needed for their campers to have a successful camp experience Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members. Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to the camp director. Participate in training, staff meetings, supervisory conferences, committees and special events.  Represent the JCC on appropriate staff committees and at interagency and professional conferences as required. Perform other duties as assigned. WHO YOU ARE: Experienced within art form. Several years of experience of teaching children ages 6-13.  Strong organization, communication, and collaboration, along with the ability to be flexible.  Energy and passion for working with youth and children in a recreational camp setting. Comfortable with Jewish culture. Ability and passion to create inclusive environments for all campers; Driven to acknowledge and respect all campers racial, cultural, and gender identities.   PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand.  The workplace may be noisy at times. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary Range: $35-55 a class, dependent on experience; Teaching artists are asked to teach a minimum two but up to four classes each camp day. JCC Membership: Upon completion of orientation and successful summer employment, summer hires will be gifted a JCC membership to utilize the JCC facilities through December 31st, 2025. All full-time summer hires receive their first child free to attend JCamps.  Discounts for camp are also available dependent on hours worked. COMMITMENT: Looking for partial day teaching artists; two-week commitment is required, preference at least two sessions (four weeks total) and/or the entire summer. Hours are typically between 9:30 AM-12:15 daily. Summer camps begin June 23rd and conclude August 15th; Four 2-week sessions.  Selected orientation is required the week prior to the beginning of camp; exact dates and times TBA. If Interested: Email a resume, portfolio, references, and any other pertinent information to the Director of Youth Arts Education, Adrienne Bergeron at abergeron@jcc.org. Interviews will be scheduled for March/April 2025. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs. Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community.  We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees. We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.

Salary : $35 - $55