Summer Camp Assistant, Temporary
About The Position
At the Denver Art Museum (DAM), we work together to build a world where art sparks creativity, and connects, inspires, and empowers people and communities. As the Summer Camp Assistant, you will support the Manager of Youth Programs in all aspects of summer camp, including preparation, smooth operation, and wrap-up of summer camp. There will be a mix of administrative work and direct interaction with educators, children, and families, so you need to be highly organized and self-motivated. You should also be welcoming to families of all communities and should be comfortable working with elementary- and middle school-aged children. You are passionate about engaging kids to make connections with art and different cultures, as well as are comfortable working in a classroom environment.
Requirements
- Some formal or informal experience working with children
- Experience with classroom/behavioral management when working with children
- Passion for art and arts-integrated learning
- Experience with crafts and/or artmaking and object-based learning
- Ability to engage campers with diverse identities and experiences in art
- Ability to help children navigate social-emotional needs; familiarity with trauma-informed approaches is preferred
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to stand, move around the room, and facilitate hands-on art activities for several hours
- Ability to bend, reach, and assist students at tables, easels, and floor workspaces
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20–30 lbs of art supplies and classroom materials
- Ability to visually monitor and verbally communicate with students to ensure safety
- Ability to set up and clean up art materials and classroom spaces (tables, easels, carts)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ATMS or other Museum sales/database systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Order and organize summer camp supplies, including teacher supply lists
- Communicate with summer camp families via email and over the phone, including registration confirmations
- Make weekly rosters for teachers, complete with allergy/behavioral information of each camper
- Assist in summer camp training for educators
- Facilitate check-in and check-out of campers each day
- Supervise campers’ lunch to keep kids safe as they eat and play
- Support campers in the galleries to help them engage with the art
- Integrate an educational practice that centers equity, diversity and inclusion
- Prep craft supplies and support students with artmaking projects as needed
- Support teachers in the use of effective and compassionate classroom management techniques
- Work with campers and teachers to navigate campers’ social-emotional needs, including individual interventions as necessary
Benefits
- Free RTD EcoPass
- free DAM Family Membership
- 4 hours of personal time plus Colorado paid sick leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- subscription to Headspace
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility to contribute
- those who meet the requirements after one year and 1,000 hours qualify for the 3% non-elective contribution and 2% match program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
