Position Summary:
The Summer Camp Teaching Artist, Fashion, is responsible for planning and leading camp programs that support COCA’s educational curriculum. The camps are primarily focused on introductory level, hands-on instruction working for elementary school aged students. Teaching artists are asked to commit to at least 3 weeks of camp teaching. COCA Summer Camps run May 28 - August 16.
Essential Functions:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Plan camps with co-teacher(s), submit lesson plan and supply list forms by deadlines.
- Arrive in classroom in advance of the start of camp to sufficiently prepare for camp, ready to receive students prior to parent drop off.
- Provide high quality arts instruction for assigned camps.
- Lead programs by example and model professionalism to students through conduct, attitude, attendance, and punctuality.
- Develop age and contextually appropriate lesson plans, maintain attendance sheets, support program evaluation, and attend all required meetings and training sessions.
- Fulfill number of hours/classes required in specific teaching agreement.
- Prepare materials, coordinate and obtain equipment, materials and supplies for classes and programs.
- Prepare students for a culminating event on the final day of camp that reflects the goals and process of the program.
- Advise students on appropriate class placement through discussion with students and parents as well as placement letters.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and/ or Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Experience teaching children is required.
- Experience working in the arts field is preferred.
- Educational and practical background in the arts is preferred.
Competencies:
- Excellent oral, written, presentation and teaching skills.
- Ability to problem-solve, be flexible, imaginative and innovative.
- Commitment to teaching and providing continuity on a seasonal basis.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Ability to physically demonstrate and model the physical stamina and skills necessary for performing arts activities.
- Ability to communicate so others will be able to understand instruction.
- Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
- Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach in all directions.