ANTICIPATED OPENING: SUMMERFEST ART INSTRUCTOR


Chelmsford Community Education Center
Chelmsford Public Schools
Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Job Details
Job ID: 4183984 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: March 17, 2023 Starting Date: July 5, 2023

Job Description
Chelmsford Community Education – Summerfest Art Instructor(s)

This will be a Seasonal, non-benefited position running July 5th-August 11th. The weekly hours will vary based on the needs of the program. Program hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ability to work morning and afternoon shifts will be required.

Job Description: We are looking for a part-time Art Instructor for a leadership position during full day summer program.

Job Goal: To assist in providing an enriching, exciting, and fun summer experience to the children enrolled in our Chelmsford Community Education Summer Programs, ensuring all participants have a memorable time during any activities provided.

Candidates must be willing to meet with Summerfest Supervisor prior to summer to develop a basic fun and educational theme-based plan, with a focus on their area of activities. During the Summer candidates must implement plans and be able to adapt planned activities based upon the children's age, abilities, and interest level. Candidates must also be willing to inform Supervisors of damaged or needed equipment, be willing to help oversee Supportive Staff Members in their area, able to offer positive reinforcement to all children, maintain a positive attitude as well as a professional demeanor, and perform other duties as assigned. The candidate should have the ability to work in a fast pace environment and have a flexible mindset allowing them to adapt to sudden changes in plans (for example, rainy days, in house visitors, occasional changes to schedule).

Art Instructor Responsibilities:
Candidates must be enthusiastic, creative and willing to help implement a diverse, imaginative and open ended art curriculum consisting of activities designed to engage all ages and ability levels.
Has knowledge and comfort level using a variety of Art activities, (variety of art mediums, water color, oil pastels, paper mache, sculpting, etc.)
Willing to organize arts and craft areas and distribute appropriate activities for the Create an efficient system for children to bring their projects home; encourage and inspire children to participate in the arts and craft program; provide an area for kids to create their own art during free time (painting, clay, etc.).
Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor.
Oversee and facilitate the inventory and ordering of all supplies.
Other assigned duties as needed.


Flexibility to work morning or afternoon shifts. Willingness to work for at least 4 Monday-Friday part time weeks out of the 6 weeks of operation. There will be additional hours available for planning, setup and breakdown of Summerfest.

4 Hours of pre planning will be expected before Summerfest opens.

Location: Chelmsford Community Education Center, 170 Dalton Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824

Dates of employment: July 5 through August 11 Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Send letter of interest and resume to:

Ms. Robyn Adams, Director
Chelmsford Community Education
170 Dalton Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
adamsr@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Position Type: Summer
Positions Available: 3
Salary: $20 to $20 Per Hour


Welcome to Chelmsford Community Education Center!

Chelmsford Community Education offers programs for every age level. There is a wide variety of courses and recreational activities to serve educational and enrichment needs, or for just plain fun! Our childcare and preschool services are enjoyed by children as young as 18 months through school age.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements
Qualifications: Early childhood or elementary education experience. Art/Art Instruction experience.
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

  • Application Questions
    There are no application questions required for this job posting.

    Contact Information
    Robyn Adams, Director of Community Education
    170 Dalton Road
    Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824
    Phone: 978-251-5151
    Fax: 978-251-5154
    Email: adamsr@chelmsford.k12.ma.us