Job Description:
Artists are responsible for running their own station, in a specific discipline (woodworking, textiles, music, jewellery-making, drama, dance, sculpture, painting, etc). All staff are expected to come up with their own week-long or summer-long projects, engage the campers, monitor for safety and manage volunteers who may be assisting. The Artist role is considered a "senior staff" position. Candidates must have a strong background in the arts, but also demonstrated experience in working with children in a camp-based setting.
Requirements:
Demonstrated artistic ability, which could include including visual /fine arts, sculpture, dance, theatre/drama, puppetry, jewellery, gardening, etc.
BFA graduates or candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
Must have a minimum two years’ experience working with/caring for children.
Must be able to speak and write English (being fluent in multiple languages is a plus).
Must commit to working all 8 weeks of summer camp, Monday to Friday.
Must attend mandatory staff orientation (last two weeks of June).
Must adhere to our COVID-19 Safety Plan.
If hired, the following mandatory documentation will be required:
A valid Police Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within 6 months (paid by candidate.)
A valid first aid certification: Emergency or Standard First Aid with CPR (paid by candidate)
An up-to-date immunization record (including TB test/Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio/COVID-19) OR affidavit
A doctor's note stating that candidate is “healthy and physically able to work with children” required to be on file on first day of employment (paid by candidate).
Responsibilities:
Research, develop & implement weekly programs that promote and enhance creativity in 6 to 12 year olds for the arts, dramatic play, cognitive play, emotional awareness, music appreciation, science & nature.
Prepare and maintain a healthy and safe environment. This includes daily site set up and take down, medium to heavy lifting, moving equipment in and out of storage shed, disposing of garbage, turning the sand etc. Other tasks as per job description.
Obtain appropriate supplies for planned activities checks that the activity area, toys and equipment are safe and sanitary; set up activity area and tidy same.
Work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team setting managing time & workload effectively according to schedule.
May need to discuss children’s progress/behaviour/health with parents/designated guardian answering questions as needed.
Provide children of varying abilities with a physically safe and emotionally supportive inclusive environment.
Administer first aid as required.
Apply fair, progressive and consistent disciplinary methods in accordance with the program's philosophy and the Day Nurseries Act.
Maintain awareness of policy changes. Adhering to policies set by the Board of Directors.
Participate in own performance review (mid-summer and end of summer).
May be required to work irregular hours (for fund-raising events, after hours staff meetings and training sessions), assist with non-routine situations, work in conditions involving exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, frequent high noise levels & occasional inclement weather.
Other duties as assigned.
Application:
Please send your resume and cover letter to artintheparkcare@gmail.com with "Summer Artist Application" in the subject line. Please include samples of your artwork/your website or letters of reference from previous employers.
Applications open: year-round
Deadline for 2026 applications: Sunday, April 19, 2026
