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Workshop Teachers at a Teen Summer Program
PLEASE SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT IN ADDITION TO YOU RESUME.
Workshop Teacher:
PLEASE SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT IN ADDITION TO YOU RESUME.
Workshop Teacher:
Being a Teacher at The Putney School Summer Arts is a rewarding and challenging experience with endless opportunities for personal growth, building professional connections and working with deeply talented teenagers. Being in a creative environment like Putney can help fuel your own creativity while immersing yourself in education and artistic collaboration.
Currently seeking teachers for:
- Animation
- Ceramics
- Creative Writing
- Culinary
- Farm
- Graphic Novels & Illustration
- Metal Jewelry
- Photography
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and lead one or two daily 2.5 hour workshops for 4 weeks
- Supervise students in afternoon open studios, evening and weekend events
- Provide in-depth lesson plans and supplies/materials requirements in advance
- Provide thorough student evaluations within 7 days of program completion
- Provide students with consistent support throughout the four week program
- Monitor student schedules and attendance
- Form positive, professionally appropriate relationships with students to further enhance their summer experience
Work Hours and Benefits:
- Mandatory staff training from Tuesday, June 25th through Friday, June 28th 2024
- Program runs from Saturday, June 30th through Friday, July 26th 2024
- Option to lead one or, depending on enrollment, two workshops each weekday
- Option to lead an arts activity for two evenings per week (additionally compensated)
- One 24-hour day off per week
- Additional $250 stipend for returning staff
- Room and board (vegan & gluten free options available)
- Develop your skills and gain experience working with creative teenagers aged 14-17
- Comprehensive training
- Opportunity to visit museums, participate in farm work and cultural activities, together with students and colleagues
- Engagement in a deeply creative community
- Competitive rates of pay
A sample week for a Teacher at The Putney School Summer Arts:
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri
8:30-9am | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast
9:30-12pm | Workshop 1 | Workshop 1 | Workshop 1 | Workshop 1 | Workshop 1
12-1pm | Lunch | Lunch Meeting | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch
1:30-4pm | Workshop 2 | Workshop 2 | Workshop 2 | Workshop 2 | Workshop 2
4:15-5:30pm | Open studio for workshop 1 | | | | Open studio for workshop 2
6-7pm | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner
7:15-8:15pm | | Library Supervision | Community Events | |
8:30-9am | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast
9:30-12pm | Workshop 1 | Workshop 1 | Workshop 1 | Workshop 1 | Workshop 1
12-1pm | Lunch | Lunch Meeting | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch
1:30-4pm | Workshop 2 | Workshop 2 | Workshop 2 | Workshop 2 | Workshop 2
4:15-5:30pm | Open studio for workshop 1 | | | | Open studio for workshop 2
6-7pm | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner
7:15-8:15pm | | Library Supervision | Community Events | |
note that Sunday shared supervision hours are not listed here but are a requirement of the role;
workshop times will be scheduled according to enrollment (either morning or afternoon)
workshop times will be scheduled according to enrollment (either morning or afternoon)
workshop times will be scheduled according to enrollment (either morning or afternoon)
Our ideal Teacher candidate:
- Has experience teaching in the arts and enjoys working with teenagers
- Maintains an active art practice
- Is eager to collaborate with fellow artists and educators
- Responsible, reliable, punctual and flexible
- Has previous summer camp experience
- Enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- Must be 21 years of age or above
- Must be eligible to work in the US for the duration of the program
Desired but not required:
- First Aid training
- Gallery coordination experience
- Camping / hiking experience
- Valid driver’s license
- School bus driver endorsement that is valid in Vermont
Things to expect at Putney Summer Arts:
- Changing schedules to adapt to the needs of our students
- No smoking or vaping for the duration of the program
- No alcohol, drugs or illicit substances for the duration of the program
- No internet-ready devices (including smart watches) outside of your room
Employment is contingent on enrollment. Candidate must pass a background check before employment.
Any questions about the position should be directed to Program Director Dan Folgar at dfolgar@putneyschool.org. 802-387-6234
