Camp Art Academy Supporting Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Camp Art Academy Supporting Staff

The Office of Engagement at the Art Academy of Cincinnati is accepting applications for the seasonal contracted positions of Camp Art Academy Program Assistant and Camp Art Academy Teaching Assistant. Camp Art Academy is an award-winning day camp and will occur over six weeks in June and July of 2026. Staff will be assigned to either the 5-8-year-old classroom or the 9-12-year-old classroom.

Program Assistant (PA)

The program assistant role is an entry-level arts administration position that includes responsibilities necessary for successful arts education programming. This role requires great organization and management skills. The program assistants work both inside and outside of the classroom.

PA Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement educational programming tasks that facilitate a safe and inclusive learning experience
• Supervise student attendance, student management, and studio/classroom environment
• Lead communication to and between teaching assistants and instructors and act as a liaison between the Office of Engagement staff and all Camp Art Academy staff
• Manage confidential paperwork including student profiles, health, and legal documents
• Conduct office administration work such as creating Excel lists and making copies
• Manage recess, lunch, and end-of-day protocols
• Manage studio supplies and inventory requests from instructors
• Escalate issues to program leadership if student/classroom code of conduct is broken
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Help curate weekly exhibitions
• Assist the Office of Engagement staff with other various arts and education administration responsibilities and tasks

Teaching Assistant (TA)

The teaching assistant role is an entry-level art education position that includes various responsibilities necessary for student success and parent/guardian satisfaction. The teaching assistants work directly in the classroom with students, though a few responsibilities will require student supervision outside of the classroom.

TA Responsibilities

• Support classroom instructors by assisting with weekly, daily, and program-wide responsibilities
• Supervise student learning, behavior, safety, and well-being in a professional and friendly manner
• Uphold the student code of conduct and classroom rules through various methods
• Manage recess, lunch, bathroom breaks, end-of-day protocols, and monitor classroom attendance
• Keep thorough records of attendance and classroom incidents
• Manage studio supplies, student access to materials, and classroom/studio organization
• Clean studios and classrooms regularly while teaching students studio-cleaning methods
• Encourage and celebrate student learning and participation in the classroom
• Help lead all art assignments collaboratively with other teaching assistants and the instructor
• Exhibit artwork created by students or help them install the work in an approved space
• Attend staff meetings and trainings

Timeframe

• June & July 2026 (Staff has a 2-week unpaid break period from June 22 – July 3)
• 35 hours/ week besides week of Juneteenth (28 hours)
• Weekdays
• Paid trainings and meetings in Spring 2026

Experience and Skills Required

• Prior formal work experience
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Passion and skill for working with and supporting children
• Punctual and reliable
• Calm in challenging and hectic situations

Experience Preferred

• Experience working with children including children of various abilities
• Experience in fast-paced environments
• Experience with many art materials and across many art disciplines

Compensation and Benefits

• $15.00/hour
• Free parking during work shifts
• Two paid 15-minute breaks each day and one unpaid 30-minute lunch break

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and digital portfolio (if applicable) in a PDF format when applying. For portfolios hosted on a website, please include the link to your portfolio on your resume. Please state in your cover letter which age group you would prefer to teach. Deadline to apply has been extended to Sunday, March 29 at 11:59 PM.

The Art Academy of Cincinnati is committed to policies of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, or disability, veteran's status, as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, advertisements, and conditions of employment. This policy is consistent with relevant governmental statutes and regulations, including those pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students who have learning disabilities should contact the Director of Student Services for assistance. Questions concerning Title IX may be referred to the Director of Student Services who is the Art Academy's Title IX coordinator.