Summer Art Camp Instructor 2025

Type: Contracted, 37.5 hours per week

Description:

The Hermitage hosts a successful art camp program for children ages 6-15 every summer. Each weekly camp has themes geared toward specific topics, interests, and age groups.

Camp begins June 2nd and runs through August 15th. Campers can enjoy just one week or multiple weeks of camp at the Hermitage Visual Arts School. The camp day begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. Each week includes hands-on art projects, outdoor activities, guided museum tours, guest artists, and supplemental programming focused on the weekly theme.

Candidates must be able to commit to teaching at least one full week of camp with the option to teach multiple weeks.

Requirements:

· Experience providing hands-on art lessons to children
· Ability to demonstrate, engage, challenge, and interest children through the arts
· Experience designing and implementing developmentally appropriate art lessons
· Knowledge of youth development and arts education principles and practices
· Ability to create safe, inclusive, supportive, and creative environments for children, youth, families, and volunteers
· Must have strong communication skills and the ability to work well with children and adults
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, punctuality, ability to plan, anticipate and articulate program needs, and work independently
· Ability to problem-solve, be flexible and imaginative.

Previous teaching experience is required. Experience teaching art in the public school system is preferred.

If you are interested in teaching one or more weeks of summer art camp at the Hermitage please send a letter of interest and resume, including any previous teaching experience to Carrie Spencer, Curator of Education at cspencer@thehermitagemuseum.org.

Summer Camp planning starts early so apply now! (If you prefer to procrastinate, the application deadline is February 1st.)

Summer Art Camp Coordinator 2025

Type: Seasonal, 40 hours per week

Description:

This is a seasonal position (June through August) that focuses on supporting the day-today operations of the Hermitage’s Summer Art camp program. This position is also responsible for maintaining the classroom and studio spaces at the Visual Arts School.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Curator of Education in overseeing the daily activities and general camp operations to ensure a quality camp
• Assist camp instructors with special projects and activities
• Monitor the health and safety of all campers and contacting parents if needed
• Communicate with parents and community partners throughout the summer
• Be responsible for knowing, understanding, and executing all camp policies and emergency procedures associated with the camp
• Be a leader in parent communication and address parent concerns in a timely manner
• Oversee camp registration including the collection of registration fees
• Ensure studio and classroom space including ceramics studio are clean and organized
• Load, fire, and unload kilns
• Mix ceramic glazes, as needed
• Track and organize studio inventory and supplies
• Provide assistance with facility maintenance to include minor repairs and building upkeep, cleaning and organization of three studios

Requirements:

• Outstanding verbal and communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and must be comfortable working with people from all backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, ability to anticipate and articulate program needs, and work independently.
• Must be extremely dependable and punctual.
• Excellent computer skills including expertise in email and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working in youth-based programs and in art studios, preferred.
•Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be 18 or older with valid Virginia driver’s license.

To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to apierce@thehermitagemuseum.org

Deadline to Apply: April 15th, 2025