Art and Craft Specialist, Camp Star
Job Type: Full-time – Runs July - August 8:45AM to 3:15 PM
Mountainside, NJ
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour
The Arc of Union County, Inc. is a non-profit, 501c (3) organization headquartered in Springfield, NJ, dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Under the direction of the Camp Director or designate, this position is responsible for planning and administering all camp arts and crafts activities including daily classes, rainy day activities, and other special events. In addition, when not performing arts and crafts duties, the Arts and Crafts Specialist will work with assigned groups.
- Working every day of Camp season
- Attending and providing input at all required staff meetings
- Being prepared to begin instruction on time – all supplies having been brought out and lessons prepared.
- Effectively utilizing the camp staff available with each group
- Varying instruction to provide for age, ability, and individual differences between campers.
- Reporting any incidents/accidents disturbances or unusual circumstances to the camp director
- Submitting weekly lesson plans (complete with Objectives, Activities, and Materials) for the Arts and Crafts program to the camp director each Friday for the following week’s activities.
- Formulating and facilitating “rainy day” activities
- Submitting one newsletter article for the Arts and Crafts program to the camp director on or before the Monday of the fifth week of the camp
- Working with the group assigned when not running Arts & Craft activities and assisting that group with all activities.
- Support and monitoring of all campers in daily living skills/needs including personal hygiene needs i.e., toileting, bathing etc.
- Being prepared to swim each day of camp.
- Being in the designated bus area each morning and afternoon to assist campers as needed.
- Bus Aide duty (riding the bus during the morning and afternoon runs to ensure campers’ safety) as assigned.
- Reporting to assigned area during emergency situations/drills.
- Ensuring that all equipment and supplies are properly cared for and returned to the correct storage area
- Having purchases approved by the camp director prior to any purchase being made.
- Ordering/purchasing supplies needed for the lessons/activities prepared.
- Seeking advisement of the camp director/assistant director as necessary
- Performing other duties assigned by the camp director/assistant director.
Qualifications:
- Possess or working towards a degree in Art Therapy, Special Education, or related field.
- Experience working with persons with disabilities and/or children a plus.
- An interest in Arts & Crafts and abilities to design and facilitate Arts & Crafts activities.
- Applicant must be 18 years and older
COVID-19 considerations: All staff are requiring t be fully vaccinated with one boaster shot.
Qualified candidates contact: Donna Kell dkell@arcunion.org
Please visit our website to complete an online application: https://arcunion.org/career-opportunities