Summer Camp Instructor (arts & crafts)

Full Time
Los Angeles, CA
Posted
Job description

Important: We are a DAY CAMP. We DO NOT provide housing/accommodations. This is a seasonal position.

We are looking for compassionate, inspiring, dedicated, & creative leaders with a CAN-DO attitude, who will delight in bringing fun and engaging activities to our kids this summer all while making lifelong memories or friends along the way.

Are you a crafty person? Do you enjoy working with children? If so, we welcome all folks with a passion or interest for Arts & Crafts of all kinds-- Fiber Arts, Fashion, Sewing, Weaving, DIY crafts, Needle Felting, Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Clay crafts, and any other type of crafting you're passionate about! You don't need to be a pro-- just passionate & knowledgeable enough to guide kids through basics.

Join a fun, dedicated community of folks passionate about working with children in an uplifting and thoughtful way - practicing growth mindset, professional development tools, and an opportunity to be truly silly & joyful.

Our Guides...

  • are Teachers/Educators/"Camp Counselor" hybrids
  • will lead/oversee 3 activity electives with their team: something active, something hands-on/exploratory, and something creative/artsy
  • are comfortable creating projects, curriculum, and have some experience leading classes
  • excel at managing groups with ease- can balance connecting with each camper as an individual, while nurturing a unique, fun, and spirited group culture
  • communicate clearly and compassionately with families, campers, and staff alike
  • possess flexibility to calmly and maturely respond to changing needs
  • have a growth mindset and appreciate the opportunity to implement feedback
  • consistently bring energy, enthusiasm, and spirit to their role

Essential Details

  • Seasonal position
  • WeHo: June 20-July 28 (likely will have July 3-7 off) * possible hours in August at Valley camp
  • Valley: June 20- Aug 11 (may have July 3-7 off) *possible additional hours Aug 14-18
  • Staff Training: June 3, 4, 10 (times tbd)
  • Set-Up Day: Saturday, June 17
  • 1st Summer Guides- $18/hour ($20 for credentialed teachers)
  • General Guide hours are 8:20am- 3:05pm
  • Mondays: 8:05am- 3:05pm
  • 3 Thursdays: 8:20am- 3:50pm (Staff PD)
  • Minimal additional times for camp set-up + clean-up
  • Optional additional hours for Extended Care
  • Options to work future Spring/Winter camps

Camp Wildfolk Mission

Guide and uplift a community of authentic, empowered 21st Century Leaders -inspiring their imagination, cultivating resilience through the development of a growth mindset, and nurturing their WILD spirit & WILD hearts.

To Apply, please complete the Application: www.campwildfolk.com/jobs

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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