Art Camp Faculty

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts•Kalamazoo, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ART CAMP FACULTY Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is a mission-driven, equal opportunity employer ABOUT The Kirk Newman Art School is one of the leading community-based art schools in the United States and has nurtured the creative passions of tens of thousands of students around the region, state, and beyond, annually welcoming more than 3,400 enrollments. Students of all ages engage with our talented and committed faculty as a part of an exciting fine arts curriculum that includes ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, drawing/painting, printmaking, fiber, photography, glass fusing and enrichment programs. Since 1961, the Kirk Newman Art School has offered Art Camps to youth from ages 3 on up to high school. The program has grown over the years to become one of the leading camps in southwest Michigan, offering high quality arts instruction and art making to more than 500 students annually. Art Camp Faculty contribute to this legacy by helping plan and implement engaging Art Camp programs and activities that reflect institutional priorities, museum exhibition experiences, and age appropriate, high quality, hands-on arts curricula. Working under the Head of Family and School Programs, Art Camp Faculty serve a wide range of students from across the Kalamazoo region and are responsible for instruction that inspires students' creative process, self-expression, and artistic skill building. Art Camp Faculty members are also expected to work in close collaboration with other Faculty, institutional staff, and stakeholders and shall conduct up to 4 hours of prep work for each week of teaching and be available to work Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. during designated Art Camp weeks. HOW TO APPLY Consider joining us as an Art Camp faculty member by submitting your curriculum vitae, a statement of interest, and any related materials including lesson plans or student work. Please indicate if you are interested in teaching spring camp or summer camp, or both, when submitting your materials, as well as your preferred teaching ages and dates. Once complete, your application materials will be shared with the hiring committees and kept on file for one year. TEACHING TIMEFRAMES Please note that the following date ranges for different camp grades and ages may be subject to change: SPRING BREAK 2026 ART CAMP Grades 1-5: Includes full day or half day teaching, Monday through Friday for one week. Dates are Mar 30-Apr 3. SUMMER 2026 ART CAMP Ages 4-Kindergarten: Includes half day teaching options, Monday through Friday, for one week each. Dates are June 8-12, June 15-19, July 6-10 and July 13-17. Grades 1-5: Includes full day or half day teaching options, Monday through Friday, for one week each. Dates are June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, and July 20-24. Grades 6-11: Includes full day teaching options during the week in which this camp is offered. Please note that additional teaching dates may be added for Grades 6-11. Dates are June 22-26 and July 20-24.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of experience; arts education degree or experience preferred.
Experience as an art teacher, with a background of working with children.
Demonstrated excellence in a variety of art techniques; experience planning lessons in art, art making, and art history in accordance with the institution's learning objectives.
Knowledge and experience in preparing and managing a safe, clean, and highly organized art making environment, with practice training users on how to safely utilize materials and/or operate equipment.
Possess excellent planning and organizational skills and exercises strong communication skills.
Sensitive to the confidential nature of information processed and shared within the School and the KIA.
Committed to contributing to a work culture that is inclusive, equitable, and antiracist.
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial creative disposition; takes initiative in addressing challenges.

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate age-appropriate lesson plans for each planned week (or day, if grades 6-11) of teaching for approval by the Head of Family and School Programs and in collaboration with other faculty or staff, as needed.
Communicate needed equipment, supplies, classroom set-up, or other needs to the Head of Family and School Programs to be approved, purchased, and arranged far in advance of Art Camp start dates.
Create a welcoming and engaging learning environment and implement approved age-appropriate lesson plans for each planned week of teaching; inspire youth creative thinking through art examples, storytelling, and technique demonstrations.
Meet all classes regularly and on time as scheduled for the full duration of the class periods and for the entire length of class term.
Provide prompt feedback to students on projects and serve as a positive role model and mentor to youth, fellow Art Camp Faculty, institutional staff, classroom monitors, and volunteers.
Problem solve, adapt, or adjust lessons based on students abilities or other needs when required.
Adhere and uphold institutional guidelines, work cooperatively, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate classroom management skills for multiple grades, ages, and abilities.
Attend and participate in any Art Camp faculty meetings and any required training/professional activities.
Work in collaboration with the Head of Family and School Programs and any staff to evaluate lesson plans and explore any opportunities for future improvements, when necessary.
relevant training, clearly communicating responsibilities, coaching and mentoring, and maintaining a stable and productive classroom environment.