VAST Summer Art Studio Counselor
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Job Location:
Altoona, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
VAST Summer Art Studio
Camp Counselor/Teaching Assistant
Location: Penn State Altoona
Program: VAST Summer Art Studio (5-Day High School Art Camp)
Camp Dates: July
Morning sessions: 9:00AM 12:00PM
Afternoon sessions: 1:00PM 4:00PM
Total Hours: Approximately 30 hours
Compensation: $16/hour
Position Overview
The Visual Art Studies (VAST) program seeks a responsible and engaged Camp Counselor / Teaching Assistant to support the VAST Summer Art Studio a 5-day pre-college studio art camp for high school students.
This role supports faculty instructors in ceramics digital media and drawing while helping maintain a safe organized and positive studio environment. The Counselor/TA plays an essential role in student supervision studio preparation and daily camp operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist instructors with daily setup and cleanup of studio materials
- Provide hands-on support to high school students during studio projects
- Help monitor safety in ceramics digital lab and drawing studio environments
- Support basic camp logistics
- Model professionalism and respectful behavior in a pre-college setting
Qualifications
- Must be a current undergraduate student or recent VAST graduate
- Interest in teaching in a studio setting
- Responsible punctual and able to work collaboratively
Additional requirements:
- Must complete required background checks and clearances
- Must be available for the full week of camp
Applicants should submit:
- Résumé
- Brief Statement of Interest (no more than 1 page) describing relevant experience and why they are interested in supporting a pre-college studio art program at Penn State Altoona.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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