POSITION: Camp JCC Art Specialist 

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Camp JCC is seeking a qualified, energetic, and compassionate candidate as an ART TEACHER for summer 2026. The art teacher is responsible for planning and conducting art projects that foster an environment of fun and creativity. The position requires an ability to manage day-to-day interactions with children in grades K-9, a strong ability to work collaboratively with the Camp JCC team, and the capacity to be flexible.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•  Plans a variety of art projects for children ages 4 through 15

•  Provides a planned and thoughtful program, infused with Jewish values, that will interest and excite campers

•  Adapts individual and small-group instruction to the needs of campers with varying intellectual and artistic abilities

•  Multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

•  Plans and directs engaging, age-appropriate activities

•  Serves as a positive role model in the camp community

•  Communicates with leadership to order supplies for projects

•  Manages risk, supervises participants, and models safe best practices while working

•  Other duties as assigned by camp leadership

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Experience working with children in a camp, school or daycare environment

•  Must enjoy playing and interacting with children

•  Organized, enthusiastic, and energetic

•  Must be a creative and innovative thinker and planner

•  Must take initiative, be self-directed, and capable of independently identifying and solving problems

•  Must have excellent communication skills and work well with both children and adults

•  Pass a required background check

WORK SCHEDULE: 

• Applicant must be available to work Monday through Friday, June 8 through August 14 (8 weeks of camp plus staff week) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Please contact Beth Richman or Stefanie Shapiro at campjcc@shalomraleigh.org or 919-676-6170