Summer Art Specialist

Overview

Lower School - San Jose, CA 95130 Overview Salary Range: $18.45 - $24.75 Hourly Position Type:
Summer Description

We are seeking a creative, organized, and enthusiastic Art Specialist to lead our elementary summer day camp art program. The ideal candidate loves working with kids, can balance structured lessons with open-ended creativity, and is skilled at managing both planned classes and a daily drop-in format.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
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• Experience working with elementary-aged children.
• Background in art, education, or a related field preferred.
• Strong classroom and group management skills, with the ability to give clear instructions to mixed-age groups.
• Energetic, flexible, and collaborative approach to teaching and supervising.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
  If the applicant does not have certification, the camp will cover the cost to attend training prior to camp start.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds, stand, walk, bend, and engage actively with children.
• Cognitive and communication skills to plan, conduct, and supervise art activities safely and effectively.

• Plan and teach engaging 1–2 day art projects for Grades K–5, adapting activities to meet the needs of diverse ages and abilities.
• Run a daily drop-in art station for mixed-age campers.
• Plan and conduct activities that promote camper self-esteem, encourage success, and help each camper achieve the established goals of camp.
• Develop a list of goals and objectives for all art activities, and complete weekly planning sheets for group activities for Program Director approval.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming art space; organize and set up the art area daily.
• Complete rules and safety guidelines for the art area and ensure the safe use and storage of all equipment and supplies.
• Complete pre-camp and post-camp inventories of all art equipment and materials.
• Support positive behavior, model professionalism (punctuality, appropriate dress, language, and behavior), and foster creativity in all campers.
• Supervise campers in scheduled areas throughout the day as needed.
• Oversee and mentor counselors and LITs assigned to art activities.
• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings, camp-wide activities, and at least one overnight or evening program per session.
• Complete evaluations on camp activities, programs, and peers.
• Assist with setup before camp opening day and breakdown at closing day.
• Plan and ensure the safe operation of all art activities, including emergency preparedness.

• Majority of time may be spent outdoors, exposed to varying temperatures.
• May require extended periods of standing or walking.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.

Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond, and to foster kindness, respect and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity, personal accountability and love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover, develop and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality, embrace diversity, and promote leadership and service, preparing students to take their place as global citizens.