Art Instructor, School Break Camps

Be a role model. Share your passion!

Do you love art, mixed media, jewelry making, and hands‑on arts & crafts projects? JCC Greater Boston is looking for enthusiastic Art Specialists to design and lead engaging activities for children in grades K‑5 at our School Break Camps (December, February, Passover, and April school breaks).

Each day, you’ll bring art to life, inspiring campers, empowering them with new skills, sparking their creativity, and contributing to a vibrant camp culture. You’ll lead hands‑on art activities, organize materials, help campers explore projects in jewelry making, painting, clay, sewing, and more. Beyond your specialty, you’ll also help with transitions, support special events, and ensure campers feel included and connected.

• Clay sculptures
• Watercolor
• Friendship bracelets
• Post‑making
• Tracing
• Jewelry Making
• And more!

At our camps, the best part of the day is simple: the campers. Staff say their favorite moments are playing games, cheering campers on, creating art together, and bonding over shared interests. Staff describe camp as fun, dynamic, and inclusive. Here, you’ll gain leadership skills, make lasting friendships, and create unforgettable experiences for campers and yourself.

• December Camp:
  December 24, 26, 29, 30, 31 and January 2
• February Camp:
  February 16–20
• Passover Camp:
  April 3‑10
• Spring Break Camp:
  April 20‑24

• Full Day 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (8 hrs)
• Morning Shift 7:30 am – 3:30 pm (8 hrs)
• Afternoon Shift 10 am – 6 pm (8 hrs)

• Plan, prepare, and lead age‑appropriate activities in your specialty area
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of campers during activities
• Create a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages skill‑building and exploration
• Work in partnership with counselors and camp leadership to provide a cohesive, positive camper experience
• Maintain, organize, and request necessary supplies and equipment
• Adapt activities to meet the needs and abilities of diverse campers
• Support camp‑wide special events and large‑group programming as assigned
• Assist with overall camp operations as needed (drop‑off/pick‑up, transitions, lunch, supervision, etc.)

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected
• Actively participate as an essential team member
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through role modeling
• Enthusiastically represent the organization, model excellence and achievement
• Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

• High school degree (preferred)
• College degree, concentration, certification, or equivalent experience in a specialty area (preferred)
• 1+ season of instructor experience planning and leading activities for children
• Portfolio or examples of projects (preferred)
• Customer service experience (preferred)
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria

• Genuine enjoyment of working with children and helping them grow
• Passion and expertise in your specialty area (arts, sports, music, cooking, science, etc.)
• Ability to plan and lead age‑appropriate, engaging, and inclusive activities
• Excellent group management skills
• Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills with campers and staff
• Safety awareness and ability to manage risks during activities
• Creativity, flexibility and patience to adapt activities for diverse camper needs
• Positive, energetic attitude and commitment to fostering an inclusive, joyful camp environment
• Proactive problem‑solving and willingness to ask for guidance when needed
• Self‑starter who takes the initiative
• Must be able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships
• Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co‑workers, and camp leadership

• Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and…