Applicants must have the ability to live on campus and supervise overnight teen program participants for 2 weeks during June. This position helps coordinate daily operations for the Watkins Community Education Young Artist Programs (ages 6-18) at Belmont that run during the months of June and July. Summer Camp Counselors report to the Summer Programs Manager and Director of Community Education.

Primary responsibilities include assisting with participant supervision, serving as teaching assistants teaching artists, and helping organize the end of week camp art exhibition. Work hours are flexible Monday – Friday. Summer Programs Manager will work to develop counselor schedules.

Responsibilities:

Arrive on time and be ready to work with a positive attitude Follow Watkins Community Education’s policies and protocol Assist with daily studio preparation and organization Help deliver a welcoming, supportive environment for parents, program participants, and staff Maintain clear, consistent, and respectful communication with parents, students, Watkins staff, members, and camp instructors Develop and employ classroom management skills by monitoring participants during studio sessions, lunch, breaks, and pre-camp and post-camp intervals Provide positive solutions for problem resolution, encourage dialogue, and seek support for behavioral and disciplinary discussions from the instructor, Summer Programs Manager, Director of Community Education Assist staff and instructors in classroom management Help prepare, distribute, and clean up materials; organize supplies; and keep materials stocked at all times Mentor participants, encourage brainstorming and creativity

Work Conditions:

Dress code: Casual; closed toed shoes are required
Physical requirements: lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, squatting 
Working conditions: Studios with children
Background Check: Background check required
Hours: Monday - Friday, 30 hours a week from June 3 – July 12. (Required Summer Camp Orientation).