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Summer Camp Instructor

Lead Instructor, Summer Art Camp
The Elmhurst Art Museum seeks teaching artists or art educators for seasonal, part-time instruction in our
exciting youth camps for ages 5-12 year olds. This is a terrific opportunity for dynamic, high-energy
applicants who are experienced in education, visual art, or museum work. This position is contract-based
with an hourly rate commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in visual arts, art education, museum education, or related field

Prior experience working with children in formal or informal educational settings
Knowledge of multiple two-dimensional and three-dimensional art mediums and general studio

practices

Ability to lead a team of 1-2 college-bound or college aged counselors
A prompt and professional manner
Availability for the following Summer dates:

Monday- Friday, May 30 - August 11, 2023 (no camp 5/29 or 6/4)

Contract subject to start before May 30 for camp planning, preparation, and staff

meetings. Date TBD

CPR and First Aid Certification
Background checks prior to the start of the contract are required.

Duties:
Develop visual arts curriculum for children ages 5-12. Educators will work with age groups 5-7

and 8-12 years old each day.

Collaborate with Manager of Education to complete supply requests and curriculum forms,

aligned with pre-determined deadlines and budget.

Facilitate and execute weeklong hands-on instruction, engaging campers with fun and creative

projects through a variety of mediums

Direct and guide counselors to execute art and other camp activities
Prepare and organize art materials
Display a positive and respectful attitude while acting as a role model
Interact with kids and adults in a professional and courteous manner
Communicate effectively and show integrity as a museum representative
Follow procedures and expectations as outlined by the Manager of Education.
Maintain a positive and safe environment for students and staff alike.
Other duties as assigned.

To Apply:
For full consideration, all materials below are required. Please email the following to
education@elmhurstartmuseum.org by 04/01/2023. All materials listed are required for consideration.

1). A cover letter
2). Resume/CV
3). 2 to 3 examples of relevant artwork and/or lesson plans in jpeg or pdf format

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