Summer Camp Instructor- Part- Time, Temporary at Brooklyn Museum

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

30.9

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Curriculum design, Lesson planning, Painting, Sculpture, Animation, Photography, Mixed-media, Classroom management, Communication, Organizational skills, Interpersonal skills, Supervision, Gallery teaching

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

Summer Camp Instructor- Part Time, Temporary Museum overview The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do. We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect. Read more about our story here [https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/about]. About the role The Brooklyn Museum seeks energetic teaching artists to teach classes in painting, sculpture, animation, and photography during our summer camp [https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/education/camps/summer_camp] for diverse youth ages 8–13. We are hiring two instructors to each lead their own class. One instructor will teach painting, sculpture, and mixed-media. The other instructor will teach animation and photography. Instructors must be comfortable with teaching the themes and topics represented in our collection and special exhibitions. Responsibilities: * Teach two groups of campers, ages 8–10 and 11–13 * Design curriculum, write lesson plans, and teach morning and afternoon art classes (2–2.5 hours long each) in mixed-media or photography * Work with the camp team to sanitize art supplies and clean work spaces in between classes * Communicate regularly with camp leadership about students, lesson plans, supplies, and any matters of interest. * Collaborate with the team in designing other camp activities * Supervise 2 teen/college-age counselors * Prep studios in the morning and lunch prep period and clean up at end of day * Prepare campers’ artwork for presentation to families on Friday * Facilitate evaluation on the final day of camp week * In the event of online camp days, prepare a daily set of google slides for each class and conduct instruction via Zoom Qualifications: * A demonstrable commitment to our vision of art as a catalyst for a connected, civic, and empathetic world. * Bachelor’s degree or B.F.A. in visual arts, education, art history, or a related field * Minimum of one year of museum experience and gallery teaching skills * Gallery and studio teaching skills with the ability to teach either painting, sculpture, and mixed-media or animation and photography * Strong desire to work with young people * Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills * As required by the Department of Health, all staff must submit a physical exam and TB test, with signed documentation from a physician, by the start of training. Department: Education Reports to: Associate Manager of Art-Making Initiatives Salary: $30.90/hour Union status: Union-UAW Local 2110 FLSA status: Non-exempt Position type: Part-time, Temporary Schedule: * Curriculum and Planning Meetings: April-June, TBD * Training Schedule: June 29, 2026-July 2, 2026. * Camp: July 6, 2026-August 14, 2026, 8:30 am-5:00 pm * All dates are required Please send cover letter with teaching philosophy, resume and portfolio of artwork. Specify interest in teaching either painting/drawing/sculpture or photography/animation, as part of the online application located here. Application Deadline: Friday, May 6, 2026 Benefit Offerings The Museum provides competitive compensation along with generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Individual benefit offerings may vary based on position type and union status. * Medical, dental, vision and life insurance * 401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan * Generous paid time off, including annual vacation leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays * Short-term and long-term disability coverage * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for eligible pre-tax health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses * Employee Assistant Program * Free admission to various NYC museums and cultural institutions * Early access to Museum exhibitions * Invitations to staff-only programs, tours, and on-site engagement events * Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and Museum programs * 40% discount for staff in Museum shops * 20% discount at Museum café * All positions are based in Brooklyn, New York, with some eligible for a hybrid work schedule (three days on-site / two days remote) Apply Today We recognize that it’s unlikely that any candidate will meet 100% of the desired qualifications for a role. If much of this job description resonates with you, we strongly encourage you to apply today. We’re committed to welcoming candidates with a wide range of experiences and perspectives – especially those who see themselves contributing to our mission to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. If you have questions about our online application system, please contact us at job.applicationquestions@brooklynmuseum.org

Responsibilities

The instructor will design and teach art curriculum for youth campers and supervise teen counselors. They are also responsible for maintaining studio spaces, preparing student artwork for exhibitions, and facilitating program evaluations.