Summer Camp Lead Teacher

Reports to: Education Manager

Rate: $30 per hour

Status: Independent Contractor

 

Overview:

Clifton Cultural Arts Center (CCAC) seeks multiple Lead Teachers for our 2026 Summer Camp program. Lead Teachers are responsible for daily camp lessons corresponding to the weekly camp theme and structure, organizing a camp art show/presentation at the conclusion of each camp week, and providing direction to camp Teaching Assistants and Volunteers. This position will regularly interact with CCAC staff, Summer Camp Teaching Assistants, camper parents, and campers ages 3 – 6 / Grades 1 – . At this time, we are primarily seeking Instructors skilled at teaching STEAM programming, Theatre, Fashion, and Instructors for My First Summer Camp (ages 3 – 6).

 

This is a temporary position with an hourly rate of $30 per hour ($1050 per camp 5-day week). Camps run in week-long increments from June 1– August 14 (no camp the week of June 29 – July 3, or June 19). Applicants may apply to teach for one or multiple camp weeks. Lead Teachers will be scheduled for up to seven weeks of camp within those dates. Lead Teachers will also be required to attend a paid training on Tuesday, May 19 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

 

Camp Structures:

• Multi-Teacher: Campers Grades 1-6 will be divided into three groups by grade, with up to 16 campers per group. Each group will rotate between three different Lead Teachers throughout each camp day. Each Lead teacher will see each group for 1.5 hours of instruction time per day. Lead Teachers will design five camp theme-based projects/lessons and teach one per day to each age group, scaled to the appropriate age level. Lead Teachers will work collaboratively to ensure unique projects and skills are taught each day throughout the camp, and work towards a final camp art show/presentation on the final day of camp.
• Single-Teacher: Lead Teachers will work with the same group of campers Ages 3 – 6, or Grades 1 – 6. throughout the week. Lead Teachers will develop camp curriculum to fit within the CCAC camp schedule, based on the determined weekly camp theme.

 

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Create lesson plans and implement daily camp lessons for children Grades 1 – 6, and/or Ages 3 – 6.
• Provide Education Manager with camp supply list(s).
• Prepare camp classroom and daily supplies at the start of each camp day.
• Clean and reset camp classroom at the end of each camp day.
• Manage Teaching Assistants and Volunteers.
• Prepare camp art show/presentation on the final day of camp week.

 

Qualifications:

Successful candidates are extremely reliable, detail oriented, creative, and upbeat. The ideal candidate has:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in art, art education or related field OR equivalent, relevant work experience.
• 2 years of experience teaching in a classroom setting preferred.
• Ability to interact with and teach children of diverse backgrounds, personalities, and abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Reliable form of transportation.
• Must pass a BCI background check.

 

Work Schedule:

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Lead Teachers must be ready to teach at 9:00 a.m. each weekday. Lead Teachers have a paid break at camper lunchtime.

 

Camp Dates and Themes:

Dates	Theme	Camper Age	Camp Structure
Jun 1 – 5	My First Summer Camp	Ages 3 – 6	Single – Teacher
	Fashion Camp	Gr. 1 – 6	Multi – Teacher
Jun 8 – 12	My First Summer Camp	Ages 3 – 6	Single – Teacher
	Mad Scientist Academy	Gr. 1 – 6	Multi – Teacher
	Teen Photography Camp	Gr. 7 – 12	Single – Teacher
Jun 15 – 18 (no 6/19)	My First Summer Camp	Ages 3 – 6	Single – Teacher
	Passport Around the World	Gr. 1 – 6	Multi – Teacher
Jun 22 – 26	My First Summer Camp	Ages 3 – 6	Single – Teacher
	Fairy Tale Kingdom	Gr. 1 – 6	Multi – Teacher
Jun 29 – Jul 3                       NO CAMP
July 6 – 10	My First Summer Camp	Ages 3 – 6	Single – Teacher
	Time Travellers	Gr. 1 – 6	Multi – Teacher
Jul 13 – 17	My First Summer Camp	Ages 3 – 6	Single – Teacher
	Fashion Camp	Gr. 1 – 6	Multi – Teacher
	Teen Fashion Camp	Gr. 7 – 12	Single – Teacher
Jul 20 – 24	My First Summer Camp	Ages 3 – 6	Single – Teacher
	Undersea Explorers	Gr. 1 – 6	Multi – Teacher
Jul 27 – 31	My First Summer Camp	Ages 3 – 6	Single – Teacher
	Center Stage Spotlight	Gr. 1 – 6	Multi – Teacher
Aug 3 – 7	My First Summer Camp	Ages 3 – 6	Single – Teacher
	Fashion Studio	Gr. 1 – 6	Multi – Teacher
Aug 10 – 14	My First Summer Camp	Ages 3 – 6	Single – Teacher
	Animal Planet	Gr. 1 – 6	Multi – Teacher
	Teen Animation Camp	Gr. 7 – 12	Single – Teacher

 

Selection:

Clifton Cultural Arts Center does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, financial status, or marital status in its programs, activities, and employment. CCAC prioritizes the inclusion of traditionally marginalized people in leadership and staff positions, and encourages applications from a broad spectrum of candidates reflecting the diversity of the community we serve.

 

To Apply:

E-mail a resume and cover letter indicating why you are the right candidate for this job, a list of your preferred camp date(s), and three references to Erin Fung (erin.fung@cliftonculturalarts.org) with the subject line “Summer Camp Lead Teacher”. Electronic submissions (as PDF files) are required with the following file name: last name_first name_resume.pdf. No phone calls, please.

 

Application Deadline: April 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.