Summer Art Camp Counselor-Instructor

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Enjoy working with Tinker in our off-site Summer Camp programming this summer! We’re hiring energetic, positive and highly qualified Counselor-Instructors to join our amazing team!

Position Overview

This is a seasonal Summer Camp position.

We're filling 3 Counselor-Instructor teaching positions for our off-site team, running camps at our two partner locations, Lafayette Arts Hub and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts (BMoCA). We run two half day camps per week, from 9am - 12pm and from 1pm - 4pm. We also run Lunchtime Artists Club from 12pm - 1pm for campers staying the whole day, or just the extra hour after/before their half day camp. Camp topics include Puppy Camp, Rocks & Crystals Camp, Rainbows & Unicorns Camp, Glow in the Dark Art Camp, and Swifties Camp. All camps are for elementary aged students (ages 5-12).

Tinker @ Lafayette Arts Hub Camps run during the first two weeks of the summer, May 27 - 30 (Tues - Friday) and June 2 - 6 (Mon - Fri). Work hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm, with an 8:15am start on Mondays.

Tinker @ BMoCA Camps run Mondays - Thursdays (4 days). Work hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm, with an 8:15am start on Mondays. Tinker @ BMoCA camps run from June 9th - August 7th, with no camp and work off the week of June 30 - July 4.

Additional training days, and one week off closure are detailed below:

Virtual Onboarding Between May 5th - May 9th:

• 3 - 4 hours of virtual onboarding (asynchronous)

In Person Onboarding & Training Days:

• Monday, May 12th // 10am - 4:30pm
• Tuesday, May 13th // 9am - 4:45pm
• Wednesday, May 14th - Friday, May 16th // 9:30am - 4:30pm
• Monday, May 19th // 10am - 4:30pm (includes CPR & First Aid Training)
• Tuesday, May 20th - Thursday, May 22nd // 9:30am - 4:30pm
• TBD - Friday, May 23rd // 9:30am - 4:30pm

One week off (Tinker closed):

• Monday, June 30th - Friday, July 4th

This role includes but is not limited to:

Student check in, check out, and parent communication: Checking in students as they arrive to camp using our registration software; learning students’ names; communicating relevant information to parents; checking out students at the end of camp

Teaching art projects: Teaching the main art project each day to a small group of 7 campers; modeling each part of the process for students, keeping them engaged and excited about the project; working with artists who are feeling frustrated or need extra support with empathy and kindness; managing set up and clean up of art projects and supplies

Creating a safe, supportive, and fun Summer Camp environment: Showing up each day with warmth, enthusiasm, and excitement for your campers; maintaining an aesthetically pleasing and inviting environment; maintaining camper safety; playing games with campers; building connections and supporting peer-to-peer friendships

Setting up, breaking down, and prepping art materials and supplies: Prepping and resetting materials for upcoming projects; breaking down and putting away materials and supplies

The Tinker Way: Implementing Tinker’s values, and adhering to Tinker’s curriculum, structure, and style

Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates
• Experience working with children
• Experience teaching art to elementary aged students is preferred
• Experience with painting, drawing, mixed media, and a variety of other art mediums
• Genuine enjoyment for working with children
• Ability to successfully implement Tinker’s curriculum and structure focused on community building and relationship building
• Enjoyment for being a part of a team in a lively and busy studio setting
• Excellent people skills and enjoyment for being around people
• Ability to efficiently prioritize and with a positive work ethic
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs

Compensation

• $17 - $19/hr DOE
• Onboarding & Training Pay Rate: $15.57/hr
• PLUS a $200 bonus to be paid out at the conclusion of Summer Camp season, on the last paycheck of the season. This bonus is paid out only if the team member has completed the full term of the Summer Camp season with Tinker, and all commitments are fulfilled and duties are performed throughout the Summer Camp season.

Additional Information:

Please visit our website (https://tinkerartstudio.com)--and spend some time on our Summer Camp page in particular--to learn more about our studio, and our classes and programs prior to applying. Use this opportunity to make sure you feel that you’d be a good fit for our team.

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MORE ABOUT OUR TEAM

Who We Are & What We Do

We are a hub for community and connection through art making. We are artists, educators, doers, believers, and joy-makers. Students leave our doors with art induced superpowers: creativity, kindness, empathy, confidence, and expression. Tinker is a magical place!

Our Values

We believe that connection comes first. We build relationships with each other, our students, and their families. Creativity is expected. We’re problem solvers and creative solution finders! We show up, sturdy, with a passion for the job. We cultivate community and engage in The Tinker Way--our own secret sauce for making the magic ✨

Hear from our Community!

“I loved every moment of working at Tinker. Tinker is the best little art studio. I absolutely adore the staff. I love the vibes. Loved working alongside the most inspiring people and doing art!” - Summer Camp Lead Art Teacher

"_We love everything about Tinker! _Such a beautiful space, friendly instructors, casual vibe, absolutely lovely!" - Camper's Parent

"_I could not ask for a better experience for my child! _Thank you guys!" - Camper's Parent

"_Another amazing art camp by Tinker Art Studio_… amplified by the opportunity to be in an actual art museum surrounded by actual art. A great camp for kids of all ages and interests!" - Parent of Tinker @ BMoCA Camper

"_Friendly, warm, enthusiastic and passionate team of instructors_. Sophia loved the freedom to be creative with several different mediums!" - Camper's Parent

We are excited to meet you!

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19