Arts and Crafts Specialist Specialist – Camp Kingfisher
About The Position
The Arts and Crafts Specialist co-creates and co-leads the development and implementation of Camp Kingfisher’s Arts & Crafts program. Arts & Crafts at Camp Kingfisher is meant to be a fun and creative space for campers to gain enrichment that supports the current session theme. The Arts & Crafts Specialists are responsible for teaching up to six interactive arts & craft classes per day for rising K – 7 th graders and fulfilling additional specialist duties at camp. All staff at Camp Kingfisher are hired to: lead campers as a positive, caring role model provide campers with fun, positive outdoor learning experiences help campers grow and learn through challenges
Requirements
- Willingness to work outdoors during the summer season
- Must be able to lift over 20 pounds
- Valid driver’s license or state issued ID
- Experience (and passion for) teaching or working with children, art specific experience preferred
- Creativity and willingness to get messy
- Ability to relate to campers and staff of various ages
- Background in art education, environmental education, natural history, education, child care, or camps
- Comfortable in an outdoor setting
- Current First Aid/CPR certification, course provided
Responsibilities
- Develop and supervise all aspects of art program for campers entering grades K-7
- Create fun, age-appropriate craft and art projects based around camp’s session themes
- Submit weekly curriculum
- Set up, decorate, and pack up craft shack
- Maintain high standards of safety, health, and cleanliness during art and other activities
- Support program areas such as aftercare, waterfront, pool, and all-camp activities as directed
- Substitute as counselor as needed
- Clean camp facilities as needed/required
- Attend weekly camp staff and specialist meetings
- Complete additional duties as assigned
- Contribute to verbal/written evaluations and communication as requested
- Keeping track of and recording hours worked, requesting director’s approval for any additional hours prior to work
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