JCC Greater Boston is hiring: Fashion Design Instructor, Camp Kal...
JCC Greater Boston - Newton, MA, United States, 02165
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Overview
Share your love of fashion design, up-cycling, sewing and more by teaching fashion design and costuming 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. JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Framingham, Sudbury, and Wayland during the season, making it possible for staff to receive transportation from their home communities if needed.
JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Ensure the safety and well-being of campers during activities
- Create a fun/joyful dynamic
- Work in partnership with peers and Camp Leadership to provide a happy, safe and memorable summer for the children
- Lead or co-lead activities
- Prepare and manage supplies
- Plan and implement fun and engaging activities for children in grades K – 8
- Participate in and support supervision of the children during special events and large group activities
Standard staff expectations include:
- Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected
- Actively participate as an essential team member
- Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation
- Enthusiastically represent the organization and model excellence and achievement
- Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
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 $17 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.
This 8 week camp program is June 23 - August 15. While we prefer candidates who are available all summer, we recognize that candidates may have other obligations and are happy to work with your schedule.
Education and Experience:
- High school degree preferred
- College degree, concentration or equivalent experience in fashion, arts or related field preferred
- 1+ season (summer camp, semester, other) instructor experience planning and leading sewing, costuming, or fashion-related projects and classes for children
- Portfolio or examples of projects preferred
- Customer service experience preferred
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent group management skills
- Flexibility in plans and positive attitude
- Ability to work with a variety of supplies, equipment and spaces
- Enjoy working with children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
- Safety awareness and ability to communicate any issues and concerns with supervisors
- Exhibits leadership skills, including teamwork, patience, flexibility, and diplomacy
- Demonstrates positive attitude at all times
- Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership
- Self-starter who takes the initiative
- Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed
- Must be able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships
Physical Requirements:
- Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.
- 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.
ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
JCCGB Perks! Each seasonal employee is eligible for access to JCC Greater Boston's top-class fitness, recreation, and wellness facility in Newton! Seasonal access to the JCC Fitness Center includes:
- Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment
- Free or discounted enrollment for camp programs may be available for camp employees’ children based on availability.
Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant.
A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive.
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