Instructor (General Arts)

Louisiana State University

3d • $2,700 • Onsite

About The Position

This individual will serve as the lead instructor who teaches general arts subject matter in a track format to an audience of up to 25-50 youth at a time, grades 4th – 6th, in a camp setting. This person will be responsible for meeting with and mentoring two other assigned camp staff before and after track time each day. The instructor will join other summer staff in providing safe supervision of youth while at camp and will support 4-H professionals, volunteers and members in conducting meaningful educational experiences to help campers develop life skills. Works under the direct supervision of the 4-H Program Coordinator to implement all policies and procedures of the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana 4-H Youth Development program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, arts, or field related skills.
• At least one year of teaching experience and expertise.
• Must complete the employee background screening process and be approved by the LSU AgCenter Human Resource Management Unit.
• Professional communication skills, both written and oral.
• Work efficiently with youth in group situations.

Nice To Haves

• Incorporate adult volunteers and campers into the track as teaching assistants/helpers who are also learners.
• Ability to communicate and direct small and large groups of youth.
• Flexibility in schedules and programming.
• Competent in organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate and manage resources.

Responsibilities

• Teach general arts curriculum (visual, performing, etc.), utilizing a mix of outdoor and classroom settings.
• Plan activities that give campers the opportunity to express themselves creatively.
• Create both afternoon and evening recreational activities to be taught by Camp Staff
• Use group management skills to engage all children in daily activities.
• Coordinate with the 4-H Program Coordinator in track planning and curriculum.
• Maintain, manage, and request equipment and supplies for the track.
• Clean assigned teaching areas daily and at the end of teaching week.

Benefits

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses)
• university holidays (14 per year)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees