Summer Camp Assistant (Full-Time)

Crystal Bridges Museum Of American Art-posted 10 months ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Bentonville, AR

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The full-time Summer Camp Assistant is an entry-level position within Public Programs, in the Learning & Engagement Division, with a high degree of public and volunteer contact and support to educators and teaching artists for Summer Camps. This position will focus on setup and teaching assistance for youth camps, including registration, supply management, classroom setup and organization, and teacher assistance. This position begins June 2 and concludes August 1. This person reports to the Manager of Youth and Family Programs and works in close collaboration with the Public Programs team, contracted artists, museum staff, and volunteers. Summer Camp Assistant training week is June 2 - 6. Summer Camps are delivered Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm June 9 - August 1 so the ability to work at those times is required. No Summer Camps are offered the week of June 30 - July 4, but Summer Camps Assistants will be offered hours this week to reset.

Assists teachers in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and cooperative classroom and learning environment.
Assists in organizing the learning environment; prepares and sets up instructional materials and/or equipment for use in classroom activities; maintains instructional material and equipment.
Assists teachers in implementing the course of study through one-to-one and group instruction; accompanies or assists campers to and from transportation and in moving to and from activities on the museum site.
Works with campers without disabilities and campers with a range of learning, physical, and emotional disabilities, assisting in the implementation of classroom behavior intervention plans where necessary.
Supervises and supports campers with and without disabilities in various situations including during breaks and in the galleries, maintaining control under difficult and emergency situations.
Performs kneeling, stooping, standing, and lifting activities in the performance of required daily activities.
Maintains confidentiality of camper records and classroom information in accordance with legal requirements and policies.
Maintains a variety of records related to the activities and operations of campers in a confidential manner where appropriate.
Recognizes and reports safety hazards; learns, understands, and adheres to laws, rules, practices, and procedures related to the museum and those related to the program assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Must enjoy working with kids of all ages.
Good customer service skills.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Basic understanding of artmaking practices for youth.
Good classroom management skills.
Ability to use or willingness to learn Microsoft Office, Google applications, and specialized museum applications including Procare, Asana, and Tessitura.
Understanding of child development and behavior (behavior intervention techniques and strategies are a plus).
Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and good judgment when supporting students with and without disabilities.
Effectively and tactfully communicate in both verbal and written forms.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records or discussions.
Establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships with all involved in summer camps, including museum staff, interns, teachers, and students.
Bilingual (Spanish language) is a plus.

Bachelor's degree in education, art education, art history, museum studies, studio art, or related field preferred.
Paid or volunteer experience working with youth in a formal or informal setting.

Full-time temporary position.

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