Thanksgiving Break Counselors

A-Z Creativity • Berkeley, CA

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About The Position

A-Z Creativity LLC is hiring temporary contract counselors for Opportunity Camp Counselor Piedmont, a day camp run through Parks & Recreation Partners during school breaks. A-Z Creativity is an arts education organization focused on fostering intentional creativity in children through visual arts engagement and exploration. Counselors teach a pre-written, open-ended visual arts curriculum to children ages 5 and older, support child safety and group management, and maintain a materials bin stored at a nearby storage unit. The schedule is Monday, November 23 through Wednesday, November 25: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Pay is commensurate with experience: $31 per hour for Leads and $26 per hour for Associates. Successful completion of the temporary contract may lead to future opportunities, including early consideration for summer employment. Applicants should submit an introductory paragraph and a one-page resume through BambooHR and indicate which position they are applying for. The interview process includes a 30-minute Google Meet interview and a reference check.

Requirements

• Be able to pass a background check and TB test.
• Have experience working with children.
• Be able to lift 35 pounds and stand and walk for two hours.
• Be able to bend, kneel, sit, or crouch.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the materials bin, which is stored at a nearby storage unit.
• Teach pre-written, open-ended visual arts curriculum to children ages 5 and older.
• Maintain child safety and manage the group.

Benefits

• Materials and supplies are provided.
• Short videos on technical instruction and demonstrations are provided to prepare teachers.
• Guided curriculum scaffolds student learning while allowing for choice.
• Curriculum flexibility allows counselors to make decisions suited to students and the class.
• Successful completion of the contract may provide access to future opportunities and early awareness of summer employment opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed