Wondery Art + Adventure School is an art school located in Southwest Bend serving ages two through adult. Our beautiful space features a main visual arts studio for kids classes and camps, a ceramics studio for kids and adults, and a classroom for our Reggio-inspired Little Artists program.
Overview
We are currently hiring 1-2 instructors for summer camps beginning at the end of June. Our instructors have a deep passion for the creative process and desire to support kids in navigating their creative journey. Summer Camps are 9am-3pm Monday through Friday for ages 5-11. This position is for 35 hours per week from 6/17-8/30 (no camp July 4-5). There may be some flexibility to work part time, as well as opportunities to continue teaching in the fall.
Responsibilities include:
-Work as a part of a team to create a magical summer camp experience for children through implementing plans for art activities, games and outdoor adventures
-Guide children through the creative process by asking process-focused questions, inspiring their imaginations and empowering them with instruction to develop new skills
-Prep activity materials for the week
-Maintain a program culture of joy, willingness to take creative risks and celebration of the creative processes of each artist
-Develop positive relationships with children and families
-Organize and clean the studio after camp to ensure the space is ready for the next day and build a culture of caring for the studio with children
-Capture photos for our social media/website and upload them to a shared album after camp
-Monitor supply inventory and make supply requests in a timely manner to keep the program stocked with general art supplies and specific project-based supplies
-Attend staff meetings
Qualifications
-Prior experience working with school-age children in a creative capacity is required
-Experience with a range of media and a love for creative play
-Consistent availability throughout the summer
-Background check
Benefits
-$20+/hr DOE
-Open access to participate in all other Wondery programming for adults
-25% off Wondery programming for children
Apply
Please respond with an email to:
-Introduce yourself
-Tell us why you’d be a good fit for teaching at Wondery and what ages/programming you’re most interested in
-Your weekly teaching availability
-Attach your resume