Summer Camp Educator, Part-Time

Summer Camp Educator, Temporary (Non-Exempt)

Why Join Us?

At the Denver Art Museum (DAM), we work together to build a world where art sparks creativity, and connects, inspires, and empowers people and communities. As a Summer Camp Educator, you will work closely with Summer Camp Assistant in the Learning & Engagement Department and the Summer Camp Lead Teachers in their assigned classrooms. Summer Camp Educators provide campers with a safe, creative, inclusive, and fun learning experience. Be a part of a curious, respectful, dynamic, inclusive and creative team who are committed to creating memorable museum experiences for all! If you share our passion for creativity and community building, we encourage you to apply!

Schedule: Summer camps for kids will run from June 8-August 7, 2026. There are a few breaks from camp built into this schedule, including: a shortened (4-day) week in observance of the Juneteenth holiday, and a full week off camp around July 4th. Staff in this position are expected to be available for all 8 remaining weeks of the camp season, in addition to four days of training June 2-5, 2026. Summer Camp Educators will work either 20 or 40 hours/week, depending on whether they are support staff or in-workshop for a camp that week. They will spend some of their time in orientation/training, as well as reviewing lesson plans to prepare for their in-camp experience. Camp sessions run from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Summer Camp Educators are expected to report from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm to prepare their classrooms before camp and to clean up after each day.

Pay Range: $19.50-$23.75/hour based on experience.

Perks & Benefits: Free RTD EcoPass; free DAM Family Membership; 4 hours of personal time plus Colorado paid sick leave; Employee Assistance Program; subscription to Headspace; 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility to contribute; those who meet the requirements after one year and 1,000 hours qualify for the 3% non-elective contribution and 2% match program; and more.

Please note: The Denver Art Museum does not provide parking for its employees.

What You'll Do

As a Summer Camp Educator, you will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of art-based lesson plans that connect to the DAM collection. You will guide up to 24 campers through in-gallery experiences and art projects relating to these experiences. You are expected to anticipate the needs of the workshop, and to jump in as needed to support the campers and Lead Teacher throughout the day. The Manager of Youth Programs and Summer Camp Assistant may direct you to this end. You will:

• Facilitate check-in and check-out of campers each day from the workshops
• Organize activities to engage campers while they wait for the camp day to begin or while they wait to be picked up (provided by the DAM)
• Prepare for facilitating camps, including reviewing lesson plans from Lead Teachers
• Work collaboratively in camps with a Lead Teacher assigned by the DAM
• Greet students and track attendance
• Support campers in the galleries to help them engage with art and ensure gallery-safe behaviors
• Integrate an educational practice that centers equity, diversity and inclusion in their camp
• Support students with artmaking projects
• Supervise campers' lunch to keep kids safe as they eat and play (this task will only be expected during Support Weeks i.e. weeks with limited time in-camp and more time dedicated to preparation, floating, and additional support)
• Support Lead Teachers in the use of effective and compassionate classroom management techniques
• Work with campers and Lead Teachers to navigate students' social-emotional needs, including individual interventions as necessary
• Communicate with caregiver(s) if needed

What We Are Looking For:

You might be a great fit if you have:

• 1-2 years of formal or informal experience working with children
• Passion for art and arts-integrated learning
• Passion for working with children
• Experience with crafts and/or artmaking and object-based learning
• Ability to engage campers with diverse identities and experiences in art
• Ability to help children navigate social-emotional needs; familiarity with trauma-informed approaches is preferred

This role has some physical requirements:

• Ability to stand, move around the room, and facilitate hands-on art activities for several hours
• Ability to bend, reach, and assist students at tables, easels, and floor workspaces
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20-30 lbs of art supplies and classroom materials
• Ability to visually monitor and verbally communicate with students to ensure safety
• Ability to set up and clean up art materials and classroom spaces (tables, easels, carts)

This position is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME-CWU.

The DAM prioritizes adaptability and a human-centered work environment. We are happy to consider accommodations. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Our Hiring Process & What to Expect

We know job searching can be overwhelming, so here's a transparent look at our process:

• Application close date is: January 19, 2026.
• Our hiring team will review the applications and resumes and select candidates for interviews. This role may require additional information on an email screen if requested, as well as an interview with a hiring manager and/or panel that will be held in-person at the DAM or virtually. Part of this interview may require a live teaching demo; however, candidates DO NOT need to prepare any materials for this ahead of time.
• Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to phone calls or emails regarding application status. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly.

Who We Are

At the Denver Art Museum, we are deeply committed to standing against discrimination, violence, and hate in all forms against any individual or group. And we remain focused on fostering inclusion, equal opportunity, and belonging inside and out.

The museum serves as a platform for creative expression and community well-being by collecting and presenting work by artists from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, including those communities that have been historically underrepresented in museums. We give space to a wide range of artist voices by sharing the work of and collaborating with artists and creatives from all races, backgrounds, and identities.

We believe that art and creativity have the power to promote mutual understanding and highlight our shared humanity-connecting, inspiring, and empowering people and communities. The museum's board of trustees, volunteers, and staff remain committed to being an anti-racist organization and making the Denver Art Museum an inclusive and diverse place where everyone always feels welcome.