Summer Art Camp Assistant
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
PAFA is looking for Art Camp Assistants to join us this summer. Our Summer Art Camp program is in need of energized, creative, and friendly people to support our students and instructors this season. Please read more to learn about this fun, exciting opportunity!
POSITION: Summer Art Camp Assistant
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is seeking individuals to serve as Camp Teaching Assistants for our Summer Art Camp. The summer camp runs for 7 weeks from June 23 through August 8, 2025 (no camp on July 5th due to company holiday). Week-long fun and imaginative sessions give students a chance to learn new skills, create artwork and make new friends in an experience managed and inspired by Camp Instructors. Sessions are designed to appeal to all levels and interests of young artists, ages 6 - 14 years.
Camp Assistants support Camp Instructors and are responsible for:
- Providing in-classroom teaching and management support.
- Helping to insure safe experience for campers following Covid-19 guidelines.
- Maintaining Camper's daily and weekly schedules by helping with arrivals, dismissals, snacks, lunch, and breaks.
- Assisting with Canvas and Zoom if needed. (Training will be provided if needed).
- Assist with preparing for Friday art exhibitions on CANVA. (Training will be provided, if needed)
Please visit PAFA Summer Art Camp for more details about the schedule of PAFA Art Camp.
Working with Minors
Background checks, including Child Abuse Clearances and FBI Clearances, are required for all PAFA staff working with minors, as well as the completion of mandatory virtual staff training sessions through Vector Solutions. Applicants with valid Child Abuse History Clearances will have priority. Additional background checks may be required and will be administered by PAFA.
Requirements:
Qualified candidates should have prior experience in a classroom or teaching setting working with children ages 6 to 14 on creative projects. Applicants should be available to work all weeks of the camp, Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Basic digital image editing skills and familiarity with CANVA are plus.
