Apprenticeship Program – Summer Camp

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Department: Education

Reports to: Theatre Education Manager & Visual Arts Education Manager

Apprentices are high school students who will assist Teaching Artists during camp hours while learning educational, classroom management, and artistic skills. They will receive classroom experience and instruction with professional Teaching Artists who will mentor and guide them throughout the summer. They will also receive constructive feedback from the Education Director throughout the summer and participate with other Apprentices in team‑building exercises and learning experiences.

Assist Teaching Artists in the planning and delivery of camp sessions, facilitate classroom activities, manage student behavior, and support the creation and implementation of curriculum. Maintain a safe and positive learning environment, provide clear communication with students and staff, and contribute to team‑building and collaborative problem solving.

• You genuinely enjoy working with students.
• You are energetic and dependable, even when the day is long and the room is loud.
• You thrive in collaborative environments and are excited to support others while stepping confidently into leadership moments of your own.
• You are willing to learn and gain new skills.
• You are organized and proactive, eager to prepare materials, staying ahead of schedule, and keeping camp objectives on track.
• You communicate clearly and kindly with students and fellow artists.
• You see challenges as opportunities to model patience, positivity, and problem‑solving for young artists.
• You are excited to contribute to a growing arts organization that values leadership, initiative, and continuous improvement.

Woodstock Arts is one of the few multidisciplinary arts organizations that exist in a small community. We are a cultural hub in the heart of Downtown Woodstock, GA. Through theatre, concerts, visual arts, festivals, classes, camps, and a vibrant campus, we create opportunities for people of all ages to gather, connect, grow, and engage with their community.

As a cornerstone for creativity in our small but rapidly growing community, we strive to make the arts feel welcoming, alive, and accessible in everyday life.

MISSION: Engage Community with Relevant Art Experiences Every Day VISION: To Lead the Nation in how arts exist in small communities.

OUR RESPONSIBILITY: To encourage a bold and adventurous Woodstock by championing and investing in creativity – supporting artists, inspiring audiences, and cultivating a place where imagination, curiosity, and community spirit can flourish.

STAFF VALUES:
Make it Better, Find Humanity, Focus on the On‑Ramps, Meaningful Work/Meaningful Impact, Mind your Mindset, Choose Trust First

This is a seasonal role running from training, beginning approximately in mid‑May training with camp through July 24th. Call hours for camp are generally 8:00 am–5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with extended Monday evenings and minor daily schedule adjustments for setup and cleanup.

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The role requires standing, walking, bending, frequent use of hands, stooping, lifting, demonstrating movement for performance, and occasionally sitting on the floor with students. Some activities may be held outdoors depending on weather conditions. The noise level is typically moderate.

Woodstock Arts is an equal opportunity employer and is deeply committed to building an inviting and inclusive arts community that celebrates individuality, diversity, and treats everyone with fairness and respect. We invite people of all races, ages, sexual orientations, family or parental statuses, gender expressions, and those with disabilities to apply. We are committed to representing diverse communities within our organization and welcome your interest.