Anticipated Opening SummerFest Art Instructor

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes enrollment or budget. Position: Anticipated Opening SummerFest Art InstructorLocation: Community EducationThis will be a Seasonal non-benefited position running July 6th-August 14th. The weekly hours will vary based on the needs of the program. Program hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ability to work morning and afternoon shifts will be required. Job Description: We are looking for a part-time Art Instructor for a leadership position during full day summer program. Job Goal: To assist in providing an enriching exciting and fun summer experience to the children enrolled in our Chelmsford Community Education Summer Programs ensuring all participants have a memorable time during any activities provided. Candidates must be willing to meet with Summerfest Supervisor prior to summer to develop a basic fun and educational theme-based plan with a focus on their area of activities. During the Summer candidates must implement plans and be able to adapt planned activities based upon the childrens age abilities and interest level. Candidates must also be willing to inform Supervisors of damaged or needed equipment be willing to help oversee Supportive Staff Members in their area able to offer positive reinforcement to all children maintain a positive attitude as well as a professional demeanor and perform other duties as assigned. The candidate should have the ability to work in a fast pace environment and have a flexible mindset allowing them to adapt to sudden changes in plans (for example rainy days in house visitors occasional changes to schedule).Art Instructor Responsibilities:Candidates must be enthusiastic creative and willing to help implement a diverse imaginative and open ended art curriculum consisting of activities designed to engage all ages and ability knowledge and comfort level using a variety of Art activities (variety of art mediums water color oil pastels paper mache sculpting etc.) Willing to organize arts and craft areas and distribute appropriate activities for the Create an efficient system for children to bring their projects home; encourage and inspire children to participate in the arts and craft program; provide an area for kids to create their own art during free time (painting clay etc.).Maintain a positive attitude and professional and facilitate the inventory and ordering of all assigned duties as to work morning or afternoon shifts. Willingness to work for at least 4 Monday-Friday part time weeks out of the 6 weeks of operation. There will be additional hours available for planning setup and breakdown of Summerfest. A minimum of 4 Hours of pre planning will be expected before Summerfest : Chelmsford Community Education Center 170 Dalton Road Chelmsford MA 01824Send letter of interest and resume to:Ms. Robyn Adams DirectorChelmsford Community Education170 Dalton Road Chelmsford MA

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