Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all SAM campers and promote positive social interactions.
- Lead, create, and facilitate age-appropriate activities and games for elementary aged children in collaboration with SAM Camp counselors and staff.
- Provide developmentally appropriate guidance and support to campers as issues arise, maintaining open communication with co-counselor and camp leadership.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and positive attitude towards campers, co-workers, and the Museum, serving as a positive role model for children.
- Work directly with teaching artists and a team of camp counselors to prepare all materials and studio spaces. This includes ensuring that studio spaces are organized, clean, and ready for the day.
- Support Teaching Artists with classroom management and during workshop instruction as needed and lead smooth transitions between scheduled activities.
- Support campers with art projects as needed and provide encouraging dialogue with open ended questions and constructive feedback.
- Ability to problem solve and respond to behavioral issues proactively and report them to SAM Camp Senior Counselor and SAM Education staff on a regular basis.
- Represent the Museum with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Must be at least 16 years old for Counselor position and 18 years old for Senior Counselor position.
- Experience working with children in an educational setting.
- Interest in elementary education, art, camp, and/or museums, social work, developmental psychology, or youth mentorship.
- Experience with a variety of visual art mediums preferred, but not required.
- Ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to represent the Museum with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
- Ability to adhere to Museum policies and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.
- Able to take initiative, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with co-workers, vendors, and volunteers professionally and tactfully.
- Ability to adhere to Museum policies and to support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.