MOCA Summer Camp Art Instructor

University of North Florida, United States

Updated: about 23 hours ago
Location: Jacksonville, FLORIDA
Deadline: 30 Apr 2024

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title MOCA Summer Camp Art Instructor
Department MOCA - Administration
Position Number 942013
Requisition Number 063900
Position Type Other Personnel Services Part Time
Full Time/Part Time Part-Time
Time-limited through
Hours 8:00am-4:30pm (30 min break each day)
Hourly Rate $12.00-$15.00, depending on experience
Job Summary/Responsibilities
MOCA Jacksonville is looking for Summer Camp Art Instructors to implement and support MOCA’s annual Summer Art Camp @ MOCA. The instructor will lead sessions of camp at the Museum for children ages 6-14. Summer Art Camp offers weekly sessions from June 10-June 28 and July 8 – August 9, 2024. Instructors will attend a mandatory training session in May 2024.
Job responsibilities:
  • Report to Camp Director for all guidance and oversight
  • Develop and teach creative and engaging curriculum for provided MOCA camp topics
  • Submit written lesson plans, and supply lists within budget by the department’s deadline
  • Ensure that activities are effectively and safely implemented following risk management protocol
  • Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, patience, and flexibility
  • Oversee behavioral plans and manage discipline issues with students
  • Work with volunteers in camp classes to prep supplies and implement classroom management procedures
  • Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude with staff, parents, and campers
  • Set up, break down and clean the classroom on a weekly basis
  • Maintain health and safety guidelines in compliance with current museum protocols


Other responsibilities as requested:
Ensure the safety of all students with basic First Aid Training
Cannot be a current UNF student for this position type.
Required Qualifications
  • Candidates must have a college degree. Preferably a Bachelors in Education, Art, Art History or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 1 year experience working with children in an educational setting;
  • Effective written and oral communication skills;
  • Ability to enforce museum specific etiquette with students;
  • Be able to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including students, teachers, museum staff and visitors;
  • Must have a flexible schedule that will allow for some fluctuation on a weekly basis.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a variety of art making skills including drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture;
  • Experience in the arts;
  • Experience with children with Special Needs;
  • Currently has a Professional Educator Certificate, or pursuing certification;
  • Proficiency in a foreign language desirable: Spanish or Sign Language preferred
Statement(s) of Understanding Background Check, Responsible Employee
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition
This position requires a background check, which includes fingerprints. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Faculty Initiatives
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Posting Detail Information


Anticipated Start Date 06/10/2024
Job Posting Date 02/23/2024
Application Review Date
Application Deadline 04/30/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Point of Contact Information Alarie Gibbs [email protected]
Hiring Official Matthew Patterson
Location if not Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
Special Instructions
Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or who do not upload required documents, may not be considered for hire. Once you submit your application and documents you will receive a confirmation number. Please keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Matthew Patterson at (904) 620-3221, or via e-mail at [email protected].
Quicklink https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/26887

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