TITLE: Summer Camp Specialty Instructor – Visual Arts

LOCATIONS: North Cobb (4625 Highway 92, Acworth, GA 30102)

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm; June 5th-July 14th

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: 1099 Contractor

SALARY RANGE: $15-$20 per hour, depending on experience & qualifications

**Teachers (Certified/Non-Certified); Paraprofessionals; Specialty/Enrichment Instructors**

JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this role is to provide highly responsible, facilitative, and creative instruction of enrichment, specialty, and developmental learning activities within a structured classroom setting.

Artportunity Knocks is seeking talented Visual Arts Instructors for our STEAM Summer Camp. This role is responsible for enthusiastically engaging K-5th grade students by facilitating lessons, hands-on projects, games, and activities with a Visual Arts focus which may require outdoor activities at times. Instructors must demonstrate at least an intermediate level of Visual Arts instruction, classroom management, and curriculum development. Experience facilitating youth enrichment, specialty, and/or development classes in Visual Arts is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate Artportunity Knocks-powered curricula using daily/weekly lesson plans, projects, and class routines for assigned student group
• Design and instruct a variety of Visual Arts activities that are grade-level specific and appropriate in addition to general AK plans
• Develop students’ enrichment and/or talents by creating fun and exploratory experiences which will include constructing a final project to be presented at the close of the program (Grand Finale Presentation)
• Implement appropriate behavior and classroom management techniques adhering to Artportunity Knocks (AK) Handbook policies and procedures, in accordance with the school/site’s Student Handbook policy guidelines (training provided)
• Facilitate and encourage student participation in activities
• Identify teachable moments and capitalize on them
• Supervise and assist mealtime activities
• Ensure assigned student group is always supervised and safe
• Model good behavior for students as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, respect, and citizenship
• Work in a team environment; build and maintain proper workplace rapport with co-workers, students, and parents
• Perform all responsibilities in a manner that guarantees the safety of students

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) - REQUIRED
• 3+ years of experience supervising and working with children, preferably as an Afterschool Instructor, Coach or Teacher - REQUIRED
• Must have Visual Arts teaching experience or skillset with the demonstrated ability to craft, organize, and lead lesson plans for K-5 students
• Proven ability to maintain a safe environment for others in adherence with provided protocol and standards
• Must have a positive attitude and be a self-starter
• Ability to pass a background check REQUIRED to work with children
• General mobility including, but not limited, to walking, running, bending, kneeling, and standing REQUIRED for summer program activities
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or related field

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Current Standard First Aid Certification/ Child & Adult CPR Certification preferred. A valid driver’s license with an available vehicle for work is required.

NOTES: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light to active work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, light jogging, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of lightweight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time walking, standing, and/or sitting at a keyboard or workstation.

**Applicants must be available to work the following dates without absences:

• Mandatory On-site Training & Orientation: 6/1, 6/2
• Work Days: June (Mon-Fri, 6/5 - 6/30), July (Mon-Fri, 7/3-7/14; closed 7/4)

**If you have scheduled vacations, appointments, or other time off during the dates listed, you need not apply. Summer Camp contracts are only open for applicants with "reasonably foreseen" uninterrupted availability for at least the month of June 2023. Scheduling inquiries may be submitted to HR upon application selection.

The selection process may include interviews, skills testing, practical evaluations, personality assessments, etc. Background checks are required.

WE REGRET WE ARE UNABLE TO ANSWER ALL INQUIRIES. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR ASSESSMENT OR INTERVIEWS WILL BE NOTIFIED.

APPLY: Visit our job board at https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Artportunity-Knocks-1/jobs

NOTES: Please submit a new application each time you apply for an Artportunity Knocks job.

ARTPORTUNITY KNOCKS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN HIRING. IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY AND REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AT (770) 750-4184. ARTPORTUNITY KNOCKS INC. IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Following all CDC guidelines and COVID-19 restrictions.

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work the following dates without absences: Mon-Fri, 6/5-6/30 & 7/3-7/14, except 7/4? Please answer 'YES' or 'NO'

Please Note: If you have scheduled vacations, appointments, or other time off, you need not apply. Summer Camp contracts are only open for applicants with "reasonably foreseen" uninterrupted availability for at least the month of June 2023. Scheduling inquiries may be submitted to HR upon application selection.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Instruction: 3 years (Required)
• Curriculum Development: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare Supervision: 2 years (Required)
• Visual Art: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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