Location
Putney, VT | United States
Job description
Workshop Teachers at a Teen Summer Program
PLEASE SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT IN ADDITION TO YOU RESUME. Workshop Teacher: Being a Teacher at The Putney School Summer Arts is a rewarding and challenging experience with endless opportunities for personal growth, building professional connections and working with deeply talented teenagers. Being in a creative environment like Putney can help fuel your own creativity while immersing yourself in education and artistic collaboration.
Currently seeking teachers for:
- Animation
- Ceramics
- Creative Writing
- Culinary
- Farm
- Graphic Novels & Illustration
- Metal Jewelry
- Photography
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and lead one or two daily 2.5 hour workshops for 4 weeks
- Supervise students in afternoon open studios, evening and weekend events
- Provide in-depth lesson plans and supplies/materials requirements in advance
- Provide thorough student evaluations within 7 days of program completion
- Provide students with consistent support throughout the four week program
- Monitor student schedules and attendance
- Form positive, professionally appropriate relationships with students to further enhance their summer experience
Work Hours and Benefits:
- Mandatory staff training from Tuesday, June 25th through Friday, June 28th 2024
- Program runs from Saturday, June 30th through Friday, July 26th 2024
- Option to lead one or, depending on enrollment, two workshops each weekday
- Option to lead an arts activity for two evenings per week (additionally compensated)
- One 24-hour day off per week
- Additional $250 stipend for returning staff
- Room and board (vegan & gluten free options available)
- Develop your skills and gain experience working with creative teenagers aged 14-17
- Comprehensive training
- Opportunity to visit museums, participate in farm work and cultural activities, together with students and colleagues
- Engagement in a deeply creative community
- Competitive rates of pay
A sample week for a Teacher at The Putney School Summer Arts:
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri
8:30-9am | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast
9:30-12pm | Workshop 1 | Workshop 1 | Workshop 1 | Workshop 1 | Workshop 1
12-1pm | Lunch | Lunch Meeting | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch
1:30-4pm | Workshop 2 | Workshop 2 | Workshop 2 | Workshop 2 | Workshop 2
4:15-5:30pm | Open studio for workshop 1 | | | | Open studio for workshop 2
6-7pm | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner
7:15-8:15pm | | Library Supervision | Community Events | |
note that Sunday shared supervision hours are not listed here but are a requirement of the role;
workshop times will be scheduled according to enrollment (either morning or afternoon)
workshop times will be scheduled according to enrollment (either morning or afternoon)
Our ideal Teacher candidate:
- Has experience teaching in the arts and enjoys working with teenagers
- Maintains an active art practice
- Is eager to collaborate with fellow artists and educators
- Responsible, reliable, punctual and flexible
- Has previous summer camp experience
- Enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- Must be 21 years of age or above
- Must be eligible to work in the US for the duration of the program
Desired but not required:
- First Aid training
- Gallery coordination experience
- Camping / hiking experience
- Valid driver’s license
- School bus driver endorsement that is valid in Vermont
Things to expect at Putney Summer Arts:
- Changing schedules to adapt to the needs of our students
- No smoking or vaping for the duration of the program
- No alcohol, drugs or illicit substances for the duration of the program
- No internet-ready devices (including smart watches) outside of your room
Employment is contingent on enrollment. Candidate must pass a background check before employment.
Any questions about the position should be directed to Program Director Dan Folgar at [email protected] . 802-387-6234
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