Video & Multi-Media Instructor, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

JCC Greater Boston • Newton, MA

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC summer day camp in Newton, is seeking a Video & Multi-Media Instructor to teach filmmaking and media-related classes for children entering grades 4-8. This role involves sharing a love of film, video, podcasting, and other multi-media. Camp Kaleidoscope is known for its creative campers interested in the arts, science, and the outdoors, with staff guiding campers in various activities to build self-confidence in a lively, playful, and warm environment. JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from several surrounding towns. The camp utilizes DSLR cameras, GoPro video cameras, gimbals, mics, lights, green screen, and Adobe Premier on Mac Mini workstations, with other equipment potentially available.

Requirements

• 1+ season (summer camp, semester, other) instructor experience planning and leading video or media related projects for children
• Genuine enjoyment of working with children and helping them grow
• Passion and expertise in your specialty area (arts, sports, music, cooking, science, etc.)
• Ability to plan and lead age-appropriate, engaging, and inclusive activities
• Excellent group management skills
• Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills with campers and staff
• Safety awareness and ability to manage risks during activities
• Creativity, flexibility and patience to adapt activities for diverse camper needs
• Positive, energetic attitude and commitment to fostering an inclusive, joyful camp environment
• Proactive problem-solving and willingness to ask for guidance when needed
• Self-starter who takes the initiative
• Must be able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships
• Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed
• Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership
• Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work in variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time in case of rain, heat, humidity, cold, or other environmental factors to ensure the supervision and safety of campers in our care.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks, etc.)
• Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.

Nice To Haves

• High school degree preferred
• College degree, concentration or equivalent experience in video or media related field preferred
• Portfolio or examples of projects preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and lead age-appropriate activities in your specialty area
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers during activities
• Create a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages skill-building and exploration
• Work in partnership with counselors and camp leadership to provide a cohesive, positive camper experience
• Maintain, organize, and request necessary supplies and equipment
• Adapt activities to meet the needs and abilities of diverse campers
• Support camp-wide special events and large-group programming as assigned
• Assist with overall camp operations as needed (drop-off/pick-up, transitions, lunch, supervision, etc.)

Benefits

• Free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Wayland, Framingham, Natick, Needham, Newton and Wellesley
• JCC Health & Fitness center access
• Supportive, vibrant in-person work environment
• Access to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton
• Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center includes: Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment
• Free or discounted enrollment for camp programs may be available for camp employees’ children based on availability.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED