Hello you (yes, YOU!),
Kids.Think.Art. is hiring a summer art camp assistant or a student intern. Would you like to join us?
the artwork The Warmth of the Other Sons by Bisa Butler
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Kids.Think.Art is hiring an energetic summer art camp assistant ( or a student intern) to provide in-person art education and art-making activities for K-5 students in July and August 2023.
- From $15-$20/hour
- 15 to 20 hours per week
Kids.Think.Art is an art education platform that offers kids engaging art experiences lifting up artworks by and with people of color.
ABOUT US
Kids.Think.Art is born out of a dire need for more diversity in museums and a resolve to create change through art. People of color have historically been underrepresented in art collections, in art professions, and in art audiences. This discrepancy is the result of systemic racism that Kids.Think.Art combats.
Through our research, we bring the spotlight on diverse artists across the world with an unique perspective on issues affecting people of color. Through our programming, we create out-of-the-box opportunities for kids K-12 to dialogue with artists of color and experience art beyond the four walls of traditional art places. Through our projects, we build up a community of art thinkers who engage with global art by and with people of color, and develop critical thinking skills to foster change. Kids.Think.Art is creating spatial justice in art.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Working at Kids.Think.Art is a great opportunity for students, artists, and art educators. We are an innovative, disruptive, and mission-driven organization that provides a place to learn art education and practice creative thinking techniques taught and developed at the MFA Boston, the National Gallery of Art, or Project Zero at the Harvard School of Education. We aim to use art to foster social-emotional wellness in the communities we serve.
The summer camp assistant will be responsible for:
- Helping to develop and implement session plan based on artworks by and with people of color
- Leading children through the art education and art-making session, including set up and clean-up of equipment and supplies for the activities
- Maintaining equipment and inventory
- Providing wrap-up reports on the session
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be able to commute to the location of the camp in Boston a minimum of twice a week
- Previous experience working teaching children, or college coursework in education or art
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
- Effective communicator with children and adults;
- Ability to transition groups of children effectively.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter at contactkidsthinkart@gmail.com with the title ” [Write your name]; SUMMER ART ASSISTANT”
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