Animation Instructor, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

Share your love of film, video, animation, comics, cartooning and other multi-media by teaching animation & cartooning classes for children entering grades 4 - 8 this summer. Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC summer day camp in Newton, draws creative campers interested in the arts, science and the outdoors. Camp Counselors and activity specialists guide campers in drama, art, science, sports, swimming and much more as they develop and build self-confidence.

The energy of the camp is lively, playful and warm, as both campers and staff develop lifelong friendships.

Each day, you'll bring art to life, inspiring campers, empowered them with new skills, sparking their creativity, and contributing to a colorful and vibrant camp culture. You'll lead hands-on art activities and help campers explore projects in animation, whether it be on paper, digital, stop motion or beyond! Beyond your specialty, you'll also be part of the camp team: helping with transitions, supporting special events, and ensuring campers feel included and connected.

- Bonding with the campers - The activities - Free swim - Leadership opportunities - Making close friends with co-counselors and camp staff

JOB DETAILS: This is an hourly position with a daily schedule of 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Offering great perks, including JCC Health & Fitness center access, a supportive, vibrant in-person work environment, and a competitive starting pay rate of $18 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

- High school degree preferred - College degree, concentration, certification, or equivalent experience in specialty area preferred - 1+ season (summer camp, semester, other) instructor experience planning and leading drawing, animation or video and media related projects for children - Portfolio or examples of projects preferred - Customer service experience preferred - Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC's discretion to meet minimum criteria.

- Genuine enjoyment of working with children and helping them grow - Passion and expertise in your specialty area (arts, sports, music, cooking, science, etc.) - Ability to plan and lead age-appropriate, engaging, and inclusive activities - Excellent group management skills - Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills with campers and staff - Safety awareness and ability to manage risks during activities - Creativity, flexibility and patience to adapt activities for diverse camper needs - Positive, energetic attitude and commitment to fostering an inclusive, joyful camp environment - Proactive problem-solving and willingness to ask for guidance when needed - Self-starter who takes the initiative - Must be able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships - Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed - Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership

- Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities. - Ability to work in variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time in case of rain, heat, humidity, cold, or other environmental factors to ensure the supervision and safety of campers in our care. - Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children's backpacks, etc. - Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.