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Art (+Maker) Coordinator
EXPLO Junior, Weston, MA
EXPLO Intermediate, Bronxville, NY
June 21, 2024 - August 10, 2024
We are seeking organized, creative folks to spark artistic curiosity in students through developing and delivering fun, one-of-a-kind artistic activities and experiences.
About Us:
At EXPLO, our engine is curiosity. We drive joyful learning through investigation, collaboration, and play.
We’re a mission-driven, educational non-profit with more than 85,000 student alumni who hail from 90 countries. We offer day and residential summer programs for clever and curious students in grades 4 through 12 on three of the most beautiful college campuses on the East Coast of the U.S. For many, EXPLO is a life-changing experience. Our students sometimes describe it as the place where they feel like the truest version of themselves. We know you’ll transform the lives of our students. We hope the experience will transform yours, too.
EXPLO’s summer programs run this summer fromJune 30th to August 9th, 2024, with staff orientation beginning on June 22nd. This role is available at:
- EXPLO Junior, for students in grades 4-7 at Regis College in Weston, MA.
- EXPLO Intermediate, for students in grades 8-9 at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY.
The Opportunity:
The Art (+Maker at Junior) Coordinator is responsible for fostering student and staff interest in visual art by infusing the Program with ample opportunities to make art. Drawing upon a wide variety of artistic mediums, the Art (+Maker) Coordinator plans and oversees daily artistic activities on campus. Eager to share their enthusiasm for visual art, the Art (+Maker) Coordinator guides students of varying levels of interest and ability to try out new projects (and maybe create a masterpiece along the way). The Art (+Maker) Coordinator also maintains all art and maker spaces on campus, keeping art supplies stocked and resetting the spaces each night so they are in tip-top shape for the next day’s activities.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Art Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain a safe and inspiring environment
- Organize, distribute and maintain the Art and Maker supplies, including requisition and inventory
- Develop purposeful artistic activities (in conjunction with the Programming Office) for students across various mediums, facilitate execution of activities with assistance from other staff members
- Communicate and collaborate with other offices on artistic/maker endeavors as related to student events, class projects, theme days, etc.
Classroom Instructor Responsibilities:
- Prepare for and teach 1-3 workshops/electives using EXPLO’s project-based and experiential curriculum (This curriculum will be shared with you as part of pre-summer coaching + training)
- Work closely with your Instructional Coach throughout the summer to revise lessons, incorporate feedback from classroom observations, and follow up on student performance
- Attend Professional Development sessions to improve teaching skills
- Provide a safe and effective learning environment for students
Campus Operations + Student Life:
- Develop, implement and lead group activities for summer program students, which may include leading an activity or supervising at an evening event
- Chaperone students on evening and weekend trips off-campus
- Support with operational and programmatic tasks as needed, which may include assisting with event set up, working individually and as a team to complete tasks on campus that are necessary to program function, and performing additional duties as they may be assigned to you
About You:
You’ve got:
- Working knowledge of a broad range of artistic disciplines
- A keen sense of designing and executing artistic activities for students of all ability levels
- Experience with Maker spaces and tools used including 3D printers, drill presses, circular saws, etc.
- Availability to live and work on campus for the duration of the summer program
Ideally, you’ve also got:
- 2+ years of post-high school experience by the summer
- Some experience with kids and/or adolescents
Compensation + Benefits:
This is a seven-week, seasonal position. Remote training for this role may begin as early as January 2024. In-person training begins in mid-June 2024. Compensation for this role starts at $4950 plus room and board. For the health and safety of our community, EXPLO requires all employees and new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Other benefits include:
- Room and board for the duration of 7-week program including all meals
- Staff-only affinity spaces and other professional support and development opportunities
- A week-long, hands-on orientation and job training
- Best in the industry staff to student ratios
- Daily time off that typically includes every other night off and one weekend day per weekend off
- Openness to working with your college or university to support internship or practicum credit for your EXPLO work
- EXPLO offers two certifications for summer staff members to honor and illustrate the skills built throughout the program. Certifications include: "Experiential Learning: Student-Centered Teaching" and "Coaching for Growth"
Interested in learning more? Apply now! You can learn more about other positions, the application process, or read about former EXPLO faculty at our Faculty Hiring website or by contacting us at 781-762-7400 or faculty_hiring@explo.org.
EXPLO is an equal opportunity employer. We have a clear vision: to be an organization that attracts a diverse mix of talented people to come and do their best work. We are building a team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
EXPLO, as a part of the Exploration School, does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions, scholarships, or other social programs. It affords all students the rights and privileges that are generally made available at the School.
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About Exploration School:
At EXPLO, our engine is curiosity. We drive joyful learning through investigation, collaboration, and play.We’re a mission-driven, educational non-profit with more than 89,000 student alumni who hail from 90 countries. We offer day and residential summer programs for clever and curious students in grades 4 through 12 on three of the most beautiful college campuses on the East Coast of the U.S. For many, EXPLO is a life-changing experience. Our students sometimes describe it as the place where they feel like the truest version of themselves. We know you’ll transform the lives of our students. We hope the experience will transform yours, too.
