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SUMMER CAMP INSTRUCTORS
The role of Emerson Summer Art Camp Instructors is to provide quality art instruction using up to date methods and techniques in correlation with the Emerson’s mission to provide outstanding arts education to learners of all ages.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Works to enhance the value of the Emerson to our community through contemporary art educational offerings.
- Serves as the face of the organization while interacting with both children and adults in a positive manner.
- Responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety and cleanliness of the classroom and studio spaces.
- Utilizes interns’ skills in an appropriate and efficient fashion.
- Maintains an open line of communication with Emerson staff regarding supply needs, student behavior, classroom cleanliness/ maintenance and staff relations.
- Be familiar with the potentially hazardous materials and equipment you may use in the classroom and instruct students on use of said materials and equipment in the most safe and successful way possible.
Key responsibility area, quality of instruction:
- Works with Emerson staff to develop valuable, up-to-date and culturally diverse curriculums. Must provide a copy of completed curriculums to Emerson staff prior to each class.
- Provides a quality learning experience congruent with Montana Educational Standards.
- Maintains positive and motivational relationships with all students regardless of experience, personal attitudes, or beliefs.
- Provide instruction that encourages re-enrollment and positive word of mouth for all Emerson educational programming.
- Inform all students of classroom rules, expectations and class objectives at the start of each class session.
To Apply
Please submit the following to the Education Curator (education@theemerson.org) with subject line "Summer Camp Instructor – Your Last Name":
- Resume
- Letter of application addressing how applicants’ skills match the position description. Please refer to the Key Responsibilities outlined above to craft your letter.
- Three professional references – including contact information and working relationship with applicant.
Applicant reviews begin March 17, 2025. This position will remain open until filled.
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ART EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS
The role of Emerson Art Education Instructors is to provide quality art instruction using up to date methods and techniques in correlation with the Emerson’s mission to provide culturally diverse programs to both children and adults in our community.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Works to enhance the value of the Emerson to our community through contemporary art educational offerings.
- Serves as the face of the organization while interacting with both children and adults in a positive manner.
- Responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety and cleanliness of the classroom and studio spaces.
- Utilizes volunteer staff in an appropriate and efficient fashion.
- Maintains an open line of communication with Education Curator regarding supply needs, student
behavior, classroom cleanliness/ maintenance and staff relations. - Be familiar with the potentially hazardous materials and equipment you may use in the classroom.
and instruct students on use of said materials and equipment in the most safe and successful way possible.
Key responsibility area, quality of instruction:
- Works with Education Curator to develop valuable, up-to-date and culturally diverse curriculums. Must provide the Education Curator with a copy of completed curriculums prior to each class.
- Provides a quality learning experience congruent with Montana Educational Standards.
- Maintains positive and motivational relationships with all students regardless of experience,
personal attitudes or beliefs. - Strive to provide instruction that encourages re-enrollment and positive word of mouth for all
Emerson educational programming. - Inform all students of classroom rules, expectations and class objectives at the start of each class
session.
To Apply
Please submit the following to Susan Denson-Guy, Executive Director (susan@theemerson.org) with subject line "Art Education Instructor – Your Last Name":
- Resume
- Letter of application addressing how applicants’ skills match the position description. Please refer
to the Key Responsibilities outlined above to craft your letter. - Sample of your designed curriculums.
- Three professional references – including contact information and working relationship with
applicant.
Additionally, please complete the following online questionnaire:
This position will remain open until filled.
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SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL INTERNS
Every summer, the Emerson seeks high school-aged interns to assist with our children's summer camps. Interns assist camp instructors in preparation in teaching art activities, and assist young campers in achieving their creative vision. This is a fantastic opportunity to build leadership skills and experience. Applications open in early spring. All interns are required to attend training in advance of camp. A weekly stipend is included.
