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Durham Arts Council

Arts Instructors for School Break Camps 2026-27

Pay: $27/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Durham, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Drama Teacher teaches dramatic art skills to elementary and secondary school students. Commonly produces plays, helps direct productions, and instructs and aids students in acting, costuming, lighting, stage management and set design. Usually requires previous theatre experience.

$48,788 / year median in North Carolina

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Arts Instructors for School Break Camps 2026-27 Durham Arts Council

5.0 Durham, NC Job Details Contract $27 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications Experience teaching visual & performing arts Youth programs teaching experience Bachelor's degree Elementary school teaching experience Teaching experience with young children Full Job Description
DO NOT APPLY ON INDEED
We are seeking Arts Instructors for Durham Arts Council (DAC) School Break Camps that coincide with the DPS traditional and year-round calendars for ages 5-12.

Optional opportunities for subbing are also available. Camp instructor positions are independent contract positions that pay $27/hour. In each session, campers will explore the camp theme through visual and performing arts activities. Campers will be divided into groups of 15, and groups will typically rotate between each teacher throughout each day of the session. Supplies are provided by the DAC. Arts Camp Instructors design their own curriculum and prep all activities.

Job Requirements:

3+ years experience as an arts educator or teaching artist
3+ years teaching youth ages 5-12
Bachelor's degree

Job Preferences:

3+ years experience as an arts educator with youth ages 5-12
Ability to teach visual arts as well as some performance-based curriculum
Bachelor of Fine Arts or arts related teaching degree Applicants must be available from 7:45am
3:15pm for the main camp day and/or from 3pm-5:30pm for extended-day Afternoon Adventures on dates they are scheduled.
September 21
25 (M-F)
September 28
October 2 (M-F)
October 5
9 (M-F)
November 23
25 (M-W)
December 28
31 (M-Th)
January 19 (Tues)
March 22
26 (M-F) Please submit a brief cover letter including availability , resume, and a list of three professional references to Wendy Leigh, Arts Education Assistant Manager / Camp Manager, at .

For qualified applicants, an interview will be scheduled. Background check and reference screenings required before employment. To find out more about the Durham Arts Council School Break Camp programs please visit https://durhamarts.org/dac-art-camps/. DAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DAC is committed to Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion. Diverse candidates encouraged to apply.

Pay:

$27.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person