Kennedy Heights Arts Center

Cincinnati, OH
Position Type: Contractor (Temporary, Seasonal)
Application Deadline: Sunday January 4th, 2026 at 11:59pm

Application Link: https://forms.gle/ymCVTRK5HyuNu5J96

About Kennedy Heights Arts Center:
Kennedy Heights Arts Center provides accessible and inclusive arts and cultural experiences that celebrate diversity, nurture creativity, and build vibrant, connected communities. 100 percent of our programs are free or offered on a sliding scale basis, ensuring that the arts are accessible to everyone.

Position Overview:
KHAC is expanding our teaching roster and seeking proposals from professional artists and arts educators to lead week-long Summer Art Camps for children and teens. Camps will run from June 1 to August 7, 2026 (10 weeks) and focus on diverse artistic disciplines such as visual arts, design, dance, theater, music, creative writing, and digital media.

Instructors are invited to submit a camp proposal that includes a brief outline of the main activities or projects planned for each day of a five-day session. Activities should be age-appropriate and align with the camp’s theme. Applicants should upload a separate proposal for each week of camp they wish to teach.  You may submit up to 5 weeks of camp to be considered.

Please note that if you are selected to teach during the week of Juneteenth or Independence Day, the schedule will be adjusted to a four-day format

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and teach week-long art camps tailored to specific age groups:
    • Ages 5–7
    • Ages 8–10
    • Ages 11–13
  • Develop age-appropriate projects and activities aligned with the camp theme.
  • Organize and present a display of student work at the end of each camp week.
  • Provide direction to high school volunteers assisting with camp activities.

Work Schedule:

  • Dates: Week-long camps, June 1 – August 7, 2026
  • Hours: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday (includes 1-hour lunch break: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM)

Compensation:

  • $1,050 for a 5-day camp
  • *$840 for a 4-day camp
  • $25 per hr. for training

 

*The 4-day Camp will take place during the week of June 15th, and June 29th, in observation of Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. Friday June 19th and Friday July 3rd, 2026, KHAC will be closed in observation of these holidays.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • At least 3 years of experience teaching art in a classroom or similar setting.
  • Proven ability to create engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans and projects.
  • Ability to foster a fun and respectful environment for students.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field.
  • BFA with equivalent experience across various art disciplines.

Additional Requirements:

  • Background check (required for all KHAC instructors, employees, and volunteers).
  • Submission of a W-9 at the time of hire.

Application Process:
Interested applicants should complete this Google Form application and upload the following:

  • Resume and Cover Letter: Highlighting relevant experience.
  • Summer Camp Proposal Template: One for each week of camp you wish to be considered for.
  • Sample Lesson Plan: This can be a previous plan, or one created using our template.

Contact:
Have questions or ideas? Reach out to:
Shawndale Thomas
Email: shawndale@kennedyarts.org
Office Phone: 513-631-4278

Join us in creating inspiring and memorable experiences for young artists this summer!