The Shemer Art Center is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

SHEMER SUMMER ART CAMP INSTRUCTORS

Every year in June the Shemer Art Center offers four weeks of Summer Art Camps for students ages 6-13.  As a leading art center in the Valley the Shemer is always seeking instructors to help teach creativity and skills to these emerging artists!  Selected instructors will be responsible for leading lessons in either drawing, painting, or ceramics/sculpture. Throughout the day instructors will teach three classes of 8-10 students, divided by age. They will receive two 30-minute breaks, one between each teaching period, and be responsible for helping each student create a portfolio of completed art projects to share during the Friday Art Show for parents and take home at the end of each week. 

Weekly lessons will be based on pre-selected themes, with take-home educational materials created to complement each lesson. Lessons should focus on creative, experiential learning while also expand knowledge of visual art techniques, art history and advanced visual art concepts.  Instructors will work with Shemer staff and have a classroom volunteer each day to ensure a fun, safe learning environment is provided for all students.  All necessary art supplies will be provided, as pre-determined by Shemer staff with each instructor.

Specific Position Skills and Experience:

• • Painting Instructors: experience teaching youth painting to ages 6-13, a portfolio of artwork, and knowledge of painting materials, including but not limited to watercolor and acrylics.
  • Drawing Instructors: experience teaching youth drawing to ages 6-13, a portfolio of artwork, and knowledge of drawing techniques, including but not limited to perspective, observational drawing and design concepts.
  • Ceramics/Sculpture Instructors: experience teaching youth ceramics to ages 6-13, a portfolio of artwork, experience firing kilns, and knowledge of ceramics materials, including clays, glazes and tools.

Terms of Employment:

• • 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Monday – Friday, June 5 – 30, 2023.
  • Instructors will report to the Executive Director and work with the Visual Arts Manager to define and deliver lessons and curriculum.
  • A current fingerprint card and completed background check is required, to be processed and received by the Shemer Art Center before employment.

If you have the skills and experience, and are interested in one of these positions, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]  All submittals will be responded to and interviews will be set up with candidates moving forward after a review process.

As a non-profit organization, we also continuously encourage and respond to volunteer and intern inquiries! 

Thank you for your interest!