Art Instructor

About us: Morry's Camp is a residential summer camp located in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Morry's Camp is the summer portion of the year round youth-development organization, Project Morry. We believe that summer camps provide youth with a unique opportunity for growing independence, self-discovery, and skill building. Our mission is to provide our youth access to these opportunities regardless of economic status.

About the position: Our art instructor spends the majority of their day planning and teaching art lessons to kids between the ages of 9-16. When they are not teaching, they support a group of counselors in taking care of their group of campers. We are looking for someone who has professional art training, and is passionate about teaching and working with campers. The lessons they create should be accessible to the campers, and promote skill building and creativity. Our campers enjoy a variety of art mediums. Demonstrated competency in art is required. Experience teaching art is a plus, but is not required. Experience working with youth is a plus, but is not required.

Responsibilities and expectations:

• Create and facilitate art lessons, ensuring that the content is accessible to campers based on their age group and ability.
• Support the daily routines established for their group.
• Communicate with counselor team and leadership consistently and effectively.

IF INTERESTED IN APPLYING, please use the link on our website below, or email anna@projectmorry.org

APPLICATION LINK: https://projectmorry.org/morrys-camp/work-at-camp

Compensation: Counselors live on site for the duration of their contracted dates. Room and board is included in salary. Applicant should be available between June 14th through August 10th. The salary for this position is $2,450 plus $200 for completing the season.