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Visual Art Specialist

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Camp Carmel Creek is a program of The San Diego Jewish Academy. We create summer adventures filled with joy, growth, curiosity and intention through a unique model combining classic day-camp, the focus of a specialty camp,and the connection of a sleepaway camp. We believe life's most valuable lessons come from independent discovery and perpetual curiosity. That is why we built a summer camp that inspired curiosity by putting kids in charge of their own adventures.

Our 4 core values are Joy, Curiosity, Adventure and Community.

What you can expect to gain from this role.
We are committed to providing you with the skills to not just be successful at this camp, this summer, but rather we are providing you with skills that you can take into any career path in the future.
Leadership: As an activity specialist you are responsible for your program area. You design it, you plan it, you enact it, you own it. You have the opportunity to be creative and build the best program possible for our campers.
Communication: Good communication between you and your campers, between you and your supervisor, between you and your co-workers, is essential to a successful day at camp.
Organization: Following the schedule, being at activities on time, being creative, having your lesson plans ready and all supplies available to run your class effectively.
Problem Solving: Good problem-solvers are adaptable, resilient, collaborative, and open-minded. A camp day presents many opportunities to flex these muscles.
Teamwork: Camp is not about the individual. Success is not defined by what you do alone, it's about what we do as a team. Learning to work together and rely on each other to achieve our goals is what's most important.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging art workshops covering techniques such as clay molding, sculpture, painting, watercolor, and mixed media.
• Introduce campers to famous artists and art history to inspire their creativity.
• Guide campers in creating collaborative art installations that bring the camp community together.
• Encourage self-expression and creativity in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Incorporate camp spirit, energy, and enthusiasm into every session.
• Participate in staff training before camp begins.
• Assist with camp setup and cleanup at the start and end of the season.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers in the art space.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching visual arts to children in a camp, school, or studio setting.
• Strong knowledge of various artistic techniques and materials, with the ability to adapt lessons for different age groups and skill levels.
• Passion for fostering creativity and self-expression in young artists.
• Ability to create a structured yet flexible curriculum that balances skill-building and fun.
• Strong classroom management skills to maintain an organized and safe art space.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with camp staff.
• Background in fine arts, art education, or a related field (preferred).
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred but not required).
• Must be available for pre-camp staff training and the full camp season.

Term of employment Date:
June 15th - August 7th, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
4 staff training dates prior to June 15th. (30 hours of online and in person paid training prior to the start of camp)

Salary Range: $22-$30 per hour. Our pay scale is based on level of schooling and experience.

Employment Requirements
SDJA is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Live Scan background check (for age 18+) and TB screening as part of the hiring process.

California Compliance Notice
In accordance with California law (Education Code §44939.5, as amended by SB 848), applicants for all positions with SDJA are required to disclose all current and former employment with educational institutions. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the completion of required employment verifications.

Statement of Inclusivity and Non-discrimination
Camp Carmel Creek is a community of learners who value the rich diversity of its members. We welcome campers, and staff with differences based on (but not limited to) race, color, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, family structure, and economic background.
Camp Carmel Creek is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. The Camp will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship would result. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on the employment application. If, however, you require reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process due to disability, requests must be made in a timely manner.