Arts and Crafts Specialist Counselor (Summer Seasonal)

Boulder Jewish Community Center•Boulder, CO

11d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy sharing your love of arts and crafts? Do you like helping people discover their inner creativity? Do you love introducing kids to new mediums and tools to express themselves? Are you inspired to create positive change in our community? Would you thrive working in a collaborative and supportive environment for a values-driven organization that cares deeply for its employees? If so, the Boulder JCC might be the place for you. If you like working with kids; our dynamic and community-centered organization is looking for an energetic, conscientious, and resourceful Arts and Crafts Specialist to join our team for the season. Our summer day camp program serves children ages 4-12 and we are looking for a passionate, creative Arts and Crafts specialist.

Requirements

Must be over the age of 18.
Background in area of Specialty expertise education or instruction
Experience or willingness to work with children (ages 4 – 12)
Ability to integrate camp values in programs
Has the ability to think and act creatively, be flexible, demonstrate pride of work, and is caring about the individuals they serve.
While performing regular duties, you will be required to sit, stand, reach, walk, or kneel, and to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead educator for Arts and Crafts instruction for the Cherryvale Day Camp Program with potential to lead our two week speciality Arts and Crafts Camp, “Get Crafty”.
Develop and document diverse, age appropriate activities for each group.
Assist in creating and implementing art projects for other speciality camps, including Farm and Nature camps.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment for campers, abiding by all camp rules and policies.
Assist any camper with empathy and patience.
Enthusiastically participate in all camp programs and activities.
Assisting in camp groups when staff support is needed
Work with the leadership team (Assistant Camp Director, Program Coordinator, Camp Director, Camper Care Specialist, Kindergarten Camper Care Specialist) as needed.