Ceramics Lead Teacher - Summer Camp

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street Concord, MA 01742

Date Posted:

April 15, 2026

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts Category:

Education/Instruction Type:

Seasonal Ceramics Lead Teacher -

Summer Camp Description:

The Umbrella Arts Center is seeking a talented and creative Wheel Throwing Ceramics teacher for its Summer Arts Under the Umbrella 2026 Camps - specifically for our ceramics program. The Summer Camp ceramics program is designed for children ages 8-14, who are interested specifically in ceramics. Campers in this program will spend 1 week focussed on learning ceramics - wheel throwing, hand-building, glazing and more. The camp day runs from 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday with Full Day. Lead Teachers will be expected to work daily from 8:00am - 5:00pm with a 1 hour unpaid break. Additionally, it is advised that Lead Teachers plan for additional set up andanizational time on each day. Lead Teachers responsibilities are not limited to developing lesson plans within their media that fit the specific weekly theme, instruct daily lesson plans, scale lesson plans to work for students with varied skill levels, supervise and maintain group behavior. Lead Teachers will have Assistant Teachers to aid them in daily lesson instruction. The Assistant Teachers directly supervise camper groups and remain with their assigned camper group for the duration of the week. A mandatory pre-camp training session will occur on June 23rd from 3-6pm. Employment is for a minimum of 2 weeks - from August 3rd to August 14th, 2026 with potential for more weeks based on availability.

Qualifications:

BA or MA in Studio Arts, Arts Education, or Teaching. Demonstrated technical skill in the subject or medium being taught. Prior Classroom teaching experience preferably with ages 8-14 Prior Experience with Lesson Planning or Curriculum Development The ability to motivate and inspire art creation to a variety of skill levels Strong interpersonal,anizational and time management skills. Ability to instruct and delegate work to Assistant Teachers Be able to provide documented proof of immunity or vaccination record as mandated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health andplete the camp's health form and waiver by the start of training. Be certified in CPR / First Aid or be willing to take a CPR / First Aid course provided by The Umbrella Pass CORI background checks according to The Umbrella's guidelines Willingness to follow and enforce all rmended health & safety protocols