Summer Program Instructor or Teacher Arts Unlimited Jewelry Crafts

Summer Program Instructor/Teacher for Arts Unlimited Jewelry Crafts

Job Title: Summer Program Instructor/Teacher

Division/Department: Summer Program

Reports to: Director of Summer Program

Salary Band: Seasonal/Temporary

Contact: Kevin Babuder

Telephone: 310 377 1543 ext. 4157

Email: summerprograms@chadwickschool.org

Join our "Arts Unlimited" team as a Jewelry Craft Instructor for Summer 2026. We are looking for an experienced teacher to lead a hands-on course focused on the medium of heat-dried polymer clay. You will be responsible for instructing students in the design, assembly, and "firing" of handcrafted jewelry and miniature sculptures. If you have experience in jewelry design and a gift for fostering creativity in children ages 9–14, we invite you to apply to this highly selective program. Please note that the instructor is responsible for the transport of materials and the firing process.

Time would be 9:30am-12:30pm.

Interviews will begin on or about May 15th, 2026

Final selections for this position will be determined by May 29th, 2026

This position is for a Summer Instructor/Teacher of Jewelry Craft in the Arts Unlimited department of Chadwick Summer Programs.

When applying please complete the Chadwick application and include a cover letter or resume. All documents should be a Word Doc or a PDF.

PLEASE TITLE ALL DOCUMENTS with YOUR NAME - AnnJones resume.pdf or JoeSmith Application.Docx

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing high quality teaching and instruction to participating students in the Chadwick Summer Program.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work Saturday, June 20, 2026, through Friday, July 24, 2026 - Program not in session on the following date in observance of the July 4th holiday - July 3, 2026.
  • Attend a staff “onboarding” session the week beginning Monday, June 15th (on-boarding sessions are 2 hours in length)
  • Complete in person CPR training in the week of June 15, 2026
  • Attend a mandatory staff training day on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 9:00am – 3:00pm
  • Work either a half or a full day during the Summer program hours which begin at 9:00 am and end at 3:00 pm.
  • Plan interesting and exciting activities that are sequential and have set outcomes that are achievable for all students during the length of the Summer Program.
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the Summer Program, including Counselors.
  • Must maintain safe work practices and follow all safety and security procedures.
  • Must enjoy working with children aged 4 – 14.
  • Attend after-hours events, shows and performances, as required and determined by the class taught.
  • Perform other duties as assigned