Camp Music & Arts Instructor - Camp Walter Johnson

Location: Camp Walter Johnson, Denton, NC
Position: Camp Music & Arts Conservatory Instructor
Position Type: - Temporary Full-Time - Overnight Residential
Pay Rate: $375.00 - $475 weekly
About this opportunity:
Plans, coordinates, and directs assigned functions of the Conservatory Music & Creative Arts program; ensures the quality of programs and safety of youth at all times; provides guidance and role modeling to youth and ensures safety and a positive experience for campers. Music & Arts Instructors will each have at least one specific field of instruction in either Acting, Brass, Choral, Dance, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, and/or Visual Arts.

Key Responsibilities
• Provides quality music and/or dance and/or acting and/or art classroom instruction daily and activities which will develop musical abilities and motor and learning skills of students.
• Prepares students for recitals and concerts and provides weekly lessons.
• Teaches theory and technique as it applies to the appropriate level for performance purposes.
• Maintains discipline and acceptable behaviors of students, which will create an atmosphere of friendliness and security during all program periods, enabling all students to feel welcome and comfortable.
• Be responsible for the care of instruments and equipment during class, with necessary repairs immediately reported to the Divisional Music & Arts Director.
• Participates and assists in various classes as assigned. Provides constant care for the needs of the campers in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
• Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.
• Keeps workspace and personal living quarters neat and clean.
• Skill in performing arts in at least one specific field of instruction either in Acting, Brass, Choral, Dance, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, and/or Visual Arts.
• Functional knowledge of the principles and practices of music and arts education for children and teenagers of all levels.
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement effective instruction for group and private setting.
• Ability to build and maintain effective mentor relationships with children and youth.
• Ability to communicate effectively with campers and camp staff.
• Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Be available to assist with all aspects of the camping program in interactions with staff and campers.
• Assist Campers in dining room by serving and monitoring table.
• Design and teach classes as assigned, including preparing lesson plans as appropriate.
• Assist in various classes as assigned.
• Assist counselors with handling campers that may need special attention.
• Participate in classes assigned.
• Keep personal living quarters neat and clean.
• Assist with various nonmusical camp activities as assigned.
• Be available to assist with all aspects of the camping program in interactions with staff and campers.
• Maintain a supervisory level of objectivity during all times.
• Identify and meet campers’ needs.
• Plan and coordinate daily evening programs.
◦ Come up with fun and creative evening programs
◦ Secure all materials needed for all evening programs
◦ Schedule conservatory staff members to assist with setup
• Be available to assist in any way needed as directed by Divisional Music Director, Head Counselors or Camp Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for in you:
One year experience of classroom and/or private lesson teaching and/or directing experience in at least one specific field of instruction either in Acting, Brass, Choral, Dance, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, and/or Visual Arts, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications
• CPR and First Aid Certification
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Some physical requirements of the Camp Conservatory Music Instructor position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hou