Summer Art Camp Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-22
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Education / Teaching
Summer Seasonal -
Child Care/Nanny
Summer Seasonal
PAFA is looking for Art Camp Assistants to join us this summer. Our Summer Art Camp program is in need of energized, creative, and friendly people to support our students and instructors this season. Please read more to learn about this fun, exciting opportunity!
POSITION:Summer Art Camp Assistant
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is seeking individuals to serve as Camp Teaching Assistants for our Summer Art Camp. The summer camp runs for 7 weeks from
June 22through August 7, 2026. Week-long fun and imaginative sessions give students a chance to learn new skills, create artwork and make new friends in an experience managed and inspired by Camp Instructors. Sessions are designed to appeal to all levels and interests of young artists, ages 6 – 14 years.
Camp Assistants must be available for the full duration of the camp program and are scheduled to work Monday through Friday. Camp Assistants will be hired to work one of the following shifts for the duration of service:
- Day Shift: 8:30am to 3:30pm; hour long lunch break included
- Aftercare Shift: 2:30pm to 6:00pm
Camp Assistants support Camp Instructors and are responsible for:
- Providing in-classroom teaching and management support.
- Helping to insure safe experience for campers following Covid-19 guidelines.
- Maintaining Camper's daily and weekly schedules by helping with arrivals, dismissals, snacks, lunch, and breaks.
- Assisting with Canvas and Zoom if needed. (Training will be provided if needed).
- Assist with preparing for Friday art exhibitions on CANVA. (Training will be provided, if needed)
Background checks, including Child Abuse Clearances and FBI Clearances, are required for all PAFA staff working with minors, as well as the completion of mandatory virtual staff training sessions through Vector Solutions. Applicants with valid Child Abuse History Clearances will have priority. Additional background checks may be required and will be administered by PAFA.
Requirements:Qualified candidates should have prior experience in a classroom or teaching setting working with children ages 6 to 14 on creative projects. Availability to work the duration of camp is a must. Basic digital image editing skills and familiarity with CANVA are plus.
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
The Philadelphia Building
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1101
Philadelphia, PA 19107
email: info
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