POSITION: Camp JCC Art Specialist 

REPORTS TO: Camp, Youth & Family Engagement Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Camp JCC is seeking a qualified, energetic, and compassionate candidate as an ART SPECIALIST for summer 2024. The art teacher is responsible for planning and conducting art projects that foster an environment of fun and creativity. The position requires an ability to manage day-to-day interactions with children in grades K-9, a strong ability to work collaboratively with the Camp JCC team, and the capacity to be flexible.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  •  Plans a variety of art projects for children ages 4 through 15

  •  Provides a planned and thoughtful program, infused with Jewish values, that will interest and excite campers

  •  Adapts individual and small-group instruction to the needs of campers with varying intellectual and artistic abilities

  •  Multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

  •  Plans and directs engaging, age-appropriate activities

  •  Serves as a positive role model in the camp community

  •  Communicates with leadership to order supplies for projects

  •  Manages risk, supervises participants, and models safe best practices while working

  •  Other duties as assigned by camp leadership

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Experience working with children in a camp, school or daycare environment

  •  Must enjoy playing and interacting with children

  •  Organized, enthusiastic, and energetic

  •  Must be a creative and innovative thinker and planner

  •  Must take initiative, be self-directed, and capable of independently identifying and solving problems

  •  Must have excellent communication skills and work well with both children and adults

  •  Pass a required background check

WORK SCHEDULE: 

  • The dates of employment for 2024 are June 10-August 9, which includes a week of Tsevet (Staff) Training. Work hours are Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30, excluding extended days that involve early arrival and dismissal in the early evening. 

Please contact Stefanie Shapiro at stefanie.shapiro@shalomraleigh.org or 919-827-4984