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Arts & Crafts Specialist

• Day Camp
• Congressional School
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Arts & Crafts Specialist

About the role
The Arts & Crafts Specialist designs and leads engaging, age-appropriate art projects that bring camp themes to life. You’ll own the planning, prep, and execution of daily art blocks; manage supplies and workspace; and collaborate with group counselors as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan age-appropriate arts & crafts activities for the summer: create lesson plans, project samples, and supply lists aligned to camp themes.
• Prepare materials and spaces for each activity.
• Lead art activities for multiple groups daily; model techniques and differentiation for varied abilities and needs.
• Integrate safety and accessibility in all projects (non-toxic materials, tool rules, allergy awareness, ventilation, PPE as needed).
• Maintain inventory; track usage; request/organize supply orders within budget and approval processes.
• Care for tools/equipment (e.g., glue guns, paper cutters, sewing tools) and keep SDS/labels current where applicable.
• Showcase camper work (bulletin boards, hallways, pop-up displays).
• Accurately complete incident/accident reports and follow communication protocols with camp leadership.
• Meet or exceed ACA practices and Virginia child day program licensing standards.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; be punctual, prepared, and flexible; perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or designee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching or leading art activities (camp, classroom, studio, or community programs).
• Strong lesson planning skills: able to design projects that are engaging, scalable by age, and feasible within time and material constraints.
• Confident with a range of media (drawing/painting, collage, sculpture, fiber arts, printmaking, ceramics/sewing a plus).
• Clear communicator and collaborative teammate; supportive of inclusive practices and behavior expectations.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR (or able to obtain before the season and maintain throughout employment).

Eligibility: Must be at least 18 years old by the first day of employment and able to pass required background checks per Virginia regulations.