Elementary Camp Tall Oaks Arts & Crafts Specialty Leader
About The Position
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses. As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more! Are you interested in bringing children in the Madison community a unique summer experience? Creating lifelong camper and peer relationships? Gaining skills that apply to many career paths? Camp Tall Oaks combines outdoor leadership, environmental education and outdoor recreation activities designed to foster camper relationships with themselves, each other and nature. Each week’s theme highlights different activities and campers are encouraged to sign up for themes that spark their curiosity! The Arts and Crafts Specialty Leader is responsible for developing, preparing and implementing arts and crafts activities for campers entering grades 1-5, related to a weekly theme. The Arts and Crafts Specialty Leader explores the relationship between art and nature through arts and crafts activities. Paid professional development and training are provided to help build your skills. Opportunities to continue employment into Fall. Come join us!
Requirements
- Experience planning and leading inclusive arts & crafts activities with elementary aged youth
- Self-directed and motivated to create and develop engaging lesson plans.
- Previous experience working with elementary-aged children.
- Ability to actively participate in all aspects of the summer camp program.
- Ability to generate excitement, concern and respect for the outdoors in multiple settings with youth.
- Ability to keep campers safe by upholding high behavioral expectations.
- Willingness and desire to work outdoors for up to 10 hours in all weather conditions with children.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with the staff team.
- Applicants must be available to attend training June 12 (Friday) and June 15-18 (Monday-Thursday).
- Specialty Program Leaders typically work 4-10 hour days during the summer and have Wednesday off during the week (plus weekends).
Nice To Haves
- Background in planning and leading arts & crafts activities with elementary aged youth
- First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to get certified.
- Background in summer day camps enrichment programming.
- Staff leadership experience, especially in youth and/or outdoor work.
- Camp and outdoor adventure programming experience, including fostering positive group dynamics with youth and developing leadership skills.
- Demonstrated experience working both independently and as a part of a collaborative team.
- Experience pivoting activities or a plan of action when conditions change suddenly.
- Good communication and organization skills.
Responsibilities
- Organizing, setting up and cleaning up of space and supplies
- General group leadership in an outdoor camp setting
- Assisting and supporting other staff during all other times during the day
- Creating inclusive lesson plans suitable for all campers
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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