Visual Art/Counselor

Hourly Rate Job Status:

Part Time Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:

$17.50

Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:

$18.75 West Park Cultural Center The position of Visual Art/Counselor position is available for the 24h year of our Camp Ginkgo. This four-week arts and nature camp includes visual art, photography/poetry, and theatre. Visual Art teaching artists experienced working with children are encouraged to apply. During the camp day, three Artist/Counselors engage children in projects and organize campers during meals, recreation, and field trips. The campers are divided into 3 age groups: 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Artist/Counselors are expected to create and lead a daily 45-minute project session suitable for each age group, culminating in a final presentation for families at the end of camp. The camp manager and two assistants support artist/counselors. The maximum number of campers is 30.

The daily schedule:

Staff arrival: 7:30 am (7:00 am the first day for set-up)

Camper Arrival:

8:00 am Camper Day ends: 3:00 pm

Staff Day Ends:

3:30 pm (time for cleanup, reports, debrief and planning) Clearances required (child abuse, criminal history, and FBI fingerprint)

Note:

Compensation is $700-$750 per week.

Education Level:

Post secondary education or experience equivalent