Summer Camp Staff Role Description
Join us at TheGifted Arts as we positively impact the lives of the children through the arts!
TheGifted Arts offers a full-day summer camp that operates Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
About Us
TheGifted Arts is a 501C3 nonprofit organization serving youth in North Carolina. Our mission is to strengthen the character, confidence, and leadership skills of youth, empowering young people to be bold in their aspirations and become agents of social change in their communities.
We encourage academic excellence and build confidence with our students, with character-building techniques and the arts as a means of both creative expression and social personal development.
Summary of Opportunity
The Summer Camp Staff position is responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment that is fun, culturally relevant, and empowering for all of our campers. They will provide artistic instruction, support academic activities, and deliver quality programming that is anchored in our Four Movements of Symphony: Critical Thinking, Literacy, Presentation, and Professionalism.
Summer Camp Staff programming is for elementary and middle school-aged children and is held on-site. This is a seasonal summer position.
Responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to both embody and efficiently incorporate TheGifted Arts Four Movements of Symphony: Critical Thinking, Literacy, Presentation, and Professionalism into daily activities
Supervise a group of participants while providing for the safety and well-being of all participants
Create, manage and deliver activities that accommodate Dance, Fashion, Drama/Theater, and Stepping/Step-dance
Plan and lead indoor/outdoor team building and recreational activities
Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of all participants
Encourage active engagement and models responsible behavior
Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, age and developmentally appropriate, and consistent with the mission and values of TheGifted Arts
Monitor participant performance, offering both praise and constructive feedback to encourage growth and long-term engagement
Adhere to TheGifted Arts policies, procedures, and program standards, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, safety, cleanliness standards, and COVID-19 guidelines
Attends staff meetings, training, and weekly community presentations
Complete TheGifted Arts mandatory orientation requirements prior to onboarding
Physical Demands
Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of indoor/outdoor settings. Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range, or special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly through oral and written means with an understanding of the English language. Ability to walk, run, stand, kneel, and manual dexterity. Ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds.
Qualifications
At least 16 years of age
Previous experience working with children
Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: Dance, Fashion, Drama/Theater, and Stepping/Step-dance
Special qualifications are a plus (First Aid, CPR/AED certified) and/or training may be required
Benefits
Summer Camp Staff in year one with TheGifted Arts will earn a base hourly wage of $10.00/hr. This is a part-time position that does not include health benefits at this time.
Application
Resume desirable, or highlight of relevant previous work experience
Online application
In-person interview
Site visit
Background check
Contact Information
Location: 410-170 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27603
Questions: Email apply@thegiftedarts.org |Title Subject Line: TGA Summer Camp Staff_<INSERT NAME>
TheGifted Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran status. This job description is subject to change at any time.