Position: Summer Art Camp Instructor
Employer: Maude Kerns Art Center – Eugene, OR
Maude Kerns Art Center is looking for experienced instructors to join our teaching team for this Summer Camp season! The Art Center offers weekly programs beginning June 16 – August 15, 8:30-3:00pm for our Youth (6-11 years old) and 9:00 am-12:00 pm for our Young Adult (MS: 11-14 years old, HS: 14-17 years old) students. Each week of our Summer Camp program is a new theme and will focus on working with a variety of art materials.
Instructors will work directly with students to create an immersive Summer Camp experience through themed art activities. MKAC Summer Art Camp Instructors must have a strong passion for the growth of young artists and the patience to be encouraging when students struggle with projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience managing children ages 6 -17
- Experience working with a wide variety of arts practices
- Comfortable with behavior management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completed or seeking a degree in Arts or Arts Education
- Lesson planning experience
Working at Maude Kerns is a great opportunity to gain teaching experience, inspire young artists, and engage with the growing arts community of Eugene.
Summer Camp Dates: June 16th, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Summer Camp Schedule:
Youth:
AM Block: 8:15 am – 11:30 am
PM Block: 12:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Young Adult:
AM Block: 8:45 am – 12:15 pm
Pay Rate: $17 per hour minimum, based on experience
Application Deadline: May 10th, 2025
Application Process :
Please fill out the application HERE
Interview Process:
Email outreach to set an interview date/time. You will be asked a series of questions about your teaching experience (please refer to the minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications). Plan for a 45-minute interview. Tour of the main classroom studio may be available if there isn’t a class taking place. Based on the number of interviews, the director of art education will email you the final decision after all interviews are completed and references are checked. If you have any questions or need help submitting your application, please contact us at 541.345.1571.
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