Seasonal
Full Time
The Photography Teacher leads and actively engages in safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun activity programs for campers ages 8-13 (age range for each activity varies). The position directs camp sessions and activities half the day and will be responsible for photographing camp activities at other times. The program will focus on photography/media related content.
The position is for the full eight-week season (June 22-August 15th) including events and staff training dates the week before camp starts. Additional working weeks in June and August can be contracted. This is a seasonal position. The wage range for this position is $21.00-$25.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications and Skills
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Training/certification and/or experience in leading recreational/media related activities.
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Ability to provide a current photography portfolio including action shots both indoor and outdoor.
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Demonstrated experience working with and leading children in a variety of recreational and/or educational activities related to photography and media arts.
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Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
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Demonstrated ability to photograph and document a variety of activities.
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Strong communication skills.
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Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
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Strong background in teaching sports and physical education.
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Must be 21 years of age or older.
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Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
Responsibilities
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Formulate, plan, and lead age appropriate, safe, and enriching photography/media projects.
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Uphold all policies and philosophies of the Fessenden Day Camp.
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Follow and uphold all state and local health and safety regulations and guidelines and those set by the Camp.
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Teach staff their responsibilities in activity.
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Teach and guide campers, CITs, and coworkers in participating successfully and appropriately in all aspects of assigned specialty, including proper use of equipment.
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Conduct regular cleaning and check of specialty area and equipment according to health and safety protocols.
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Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
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Meet/communicate regularly with direct supervisor regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
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Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to health and safety, accountability, fairness, organization, punctuality, following the rules, and teamwork.
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Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.
Job Requirements
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Available 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire camp season and to attend all staff training sessions before and during camp season. There may also be at least two days during the camp season you will be required to stay late for special events.
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Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
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Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
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Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
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At least some high activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping.
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Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
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Be able to lead and fully participate in the assigned specialty.
