Education Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer Opportunities

Art Instructor

VisArts is looking for visual art instructors with an interest in multicultural curricula for our thriving DMV art center. We work with artists/instructors of all experience levels and can provide support for beginning teachers as well. Bilingual teachers are encouraged to apply, particularly those with Spanish and Chinese fluency. Hourly rates begin at $23 an hour and go up depending on experience. Degrees and teaching certificates are not required.

Please send a letter to VisArts Education Director Lisa Gallant at lgallant@visartscenter.org describing your area of teaching interest and an online interview will be scheduled.

VisArts está buscando un/a profesor/a con interés en programas multiculturales para nuestra organización de arte. Trabajamos con artistas/instructores de todos niveles de experiencia, también, podemos apoyar profesores/as novatos. Animamos a profesores bilingües a solicitar, sobre todo los que hablan español o chino. Empezamos a $23/hora y la subimos dependiendo de la experiencia. Títulos y certificaciones no son obligatorios.

Por favor, mande una carta de presentación a la Directora de Educación de VisArts, Lisa Gallant a lgallant@visartscenter.org. La carta debe incluir tu área de interés artística. Estaremos en contacto para organizar una entrevista online.

VisArts正在為我們蓬勃發展的DMV藝術中心尋找對多元文化課程感興趣的視覺藝術講師。我們與所有經驗水平的藝術家/講師合作，也可以為新手老師提供支持。鼓勵雙語老師申請，特別是那些流利西班牙語和漢語的老師。每小時的費率從每小時23美元開始，並根據經驗而有所提高。不需要學位和教學證書。

請致信VisArts教育總監Lisa Gallant，郵箱lgallant@visartscenter.org，描述您感興趣的教學領域，並將安排在線面試。

Emerging Teacher Mentorship Program

VisArts welcomes artists to apply to its Emerging Teacher Mentorship Program. This program is designed for those who would like to teach art classes but have little or no prior teaching experience. If you have an art background and would like to begin teaching art classes, this program might be for you.

VisArts provides lesson observations, one-on-one feedback, and ongoing support for mentorship teachers to grow and improve in the classroom. VisArts will advise mentorship teachers on lesson plans, curriculum development, and classroom management during the 8-week program time and provide post mentorship support.

Mentorship teachers are encouraged to join the VisArts Faculty Team during the mentorship program to meet other teachers and participate in team curriculum development.

VisArts encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

This is a part-time position. The pay rate for mentorship teachers is $23 per hour.

VisArts is currently accepting applications for Fall 2022 sessions.

To apply, email Emily Fucello at efucello@visartscenter.org with your cover letter and resume.

Education Office Assistant Volunteer

A VisArts Office Volunteer will assist the VisArts administrative staff with everyday operational tasks. Volunteers will assist with classroom set up, material preparation and other day-to-day assignments.

Job Description: Education Office Assistants will…

Train in the administrative offices and learn about the operations of the organization
Set up classrooms and prep materials for classes
Help teachers; provide them with the proper materials and paperwork for their classes
Assist staff with general daily tasks
Assist staff with office cleaning duties

Volunteer Requirements:

Volunteers must be able to volunteer for minimum, one entire semester
Volunteers must commit to volunteering at least 2 days per week, 3-5 hours per day
Volunteers must inform Volunteer Coordinator of any attendance changes as soon as possible, and must commit to making up the day that they miss
Volunteers must have reliable transportation to and from VisArts
Volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

APPLY NOW

Camp Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer Opportunities

Summer Camp Art Instructor

Description:

VisArts is seeking dynamic, resourceful, and proactive professionals with experience working with and teaching children to join on as instructors for our award-winning summer camp program. A VisArts Summer Camp Instructor will be responsible for inspiring the development of each student’s creative expression through a variety of visual arts.

Teachers should have some experience working with children and/or teens ages 5 to 17 in at least one of the following media: painting and drawing, ceramics (both wheel and handbuilding), wood working, mixed media, glass and mosaics, costume design, and cosplay. Experienced in a medium that we haven’t mentioned? Apply anyway, we’re always open to new ideas!

VisArts is actively recruiting applicants from all backgrounds so that our staff more closely matches the diversity of our community. We believe a diverse team creates a better experience for our community, a better place to work, and a better world to live in. We strongly encourage BIPOC, AAPI, and/or LGBTQ+ applicants.

Please note, all staff/volunteers MUST be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the time their assigned session begins.

What We’re Looking For:

Ideal candidates will be able to:

Teach knowledge and skills in different artistic media.
Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations.
Build a classroom culture in which students love learning, establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment through proactive methods, a clean management system and a strong student rapport.
Demonstrate techniques in curriculum development.
Understand a variety of artistic techniques pertaining to their media.
Know the fundamentals of their respective media.
Hold all students to high expectations, and hold the belief that students with special needs and emergent bilingual learners are capable of incredible growth and achievement.
Maintain professionalism.
Communicate with VisArts camp staff throughout the entire program.

More On What You’ll Be Doing:

Managing students and volunteers, as well as day to day in-class activities.
Providing individual and small-group instruction, adapt the curriculum to the needs of the students with varying skill levels and artistic abilities.
Participating in curriculum development.
Overseeing the safety of the students.
Providing students with guidance on how to properly use tools and materials, including managing time so as to be able to finish tasks in a timely manner with the amount of materials provided.
Evaluating student performance and growth in artistic knowledge and ability and assisting them in reaching their goals.

What We’re Offering:

Starting hourly wage of $20/hour, rates vary based on experience.
Passionate, creative, and friendly co-workers.
Opportunity for additional year-round teaching work with VisArts
Fun, convenient location (Rockville Town Square, three blocks from Metro).
Experience in a creative and artistic work environment

FAQ:

Is the position onsite or remote?

This position is onsite. Summer camp takes place onsite from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Teachers will have a break during the day and at least one assistant in class with them at all times.

Is a college degree necessary for success?

It is not necessary. We’re looking for people with ideally some experience in both their medium and with teaching students between the ages of 5 and 17.

What’s it like to work at VisArts as a BIPOC, AAPI, and/or LGBTQ+ employee?

VisArts has a long history of working with, and championing, a diverse culture and community. Some employees and many instructors, artists, students, campers, counselors, and volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds – and we’re serious about creating a work culture that better reflects our diverse community.

If you have any questions, please contact Diana Tsai at (301) 315-8200 x 104 or Email DTsai@visartscenter.org

More Details...

APPLY NOW

On-Call Substitute Summer Camp Instructor

Description:

VisArts is seeking a creative and motivated professional with experience working with and teaching children to join as an on-call substitute teacher for our award winning summer camp program. An On-call VisArts Summer Camp Instructor will be responsible for covering classes that full-time teachers are unable to attend, while continuing to inspire the development of each student’s creative expression through a variety of visual arts. On-call substitutes should be available from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday of their assigned sessions.

Teachers should have some experience working with children and/or teens ages 5 to 17 in at least one of the following media: painting and drawing, ceramics (both wheel and handbuilding), wood working, mixed media, digital arts, glass and mosaics, costume design, and cosplay. Teachers should be able to take over curricula and continue instruction without disruption. On-call teachers will be given a flat on-call rate for each session they are hired to be one call (each session is two weeks long), plus an hourly wage of $25/hour of work it/when they are called in.

Please note, all staff/volunteers MUST be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the time their assigned session begins.

What We’re Looking For:

Ideal candidates will be able to:

Teach knowledge and skills in different artistic media.
Provide instruction based on the full-time teacher’s curriculum.
Follow curriculum and continue instruction seamlessly, and without disruption.
Keep students on track with their projects, ensuring timely completion in accordance with the curriculum
Support a positive classroom culture in which students love learning, and establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment through proactive methods, a clean management system and a strong student rapport.
Understand a variety of artistic techniques pertaining to the media.
Hold all students to high expectations, and hold the belief that students with special needs and emergent bilingual learners are capable of incredible growth and achievement.
Maintain professionalism.
Communicate with VisArts camp staff throughout the entire program.

More On What You’ll Be Doing:

Managing students and volunteers, as well as day to day in-class activities for the days you are working.
Providing individual and small-group instruction, adapt the curriculum to the needs of the students with varying skill levels and artistic abilities.
Overseeing the safety of the students.
Providing students with guidance on how to properly use tools and materials, including managing time so as to be able to finish tasks in a timely manner with the amount of materials provided.
Ensuring students remain on task and continue with tasks assigned by the full time teacher.

What We’re Offering:

Starting rate of $200 per session plus hourly wage of $25/hour if/when called in.
Passionate, creative, and friendly co-workers.
Opportunity for additional year-round teaching work with VisArts
Fun, convenient location (Rockville Town Square, three blocks from Metro).
Experience in a creative and artistic work environment

FAQ:

Is the position onsite or remote?

This position is onsite. Summer camp takes place onsite from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Teachers will have a break during the day and at least one assistant in class with them at all times.

How much advance notice will I be given?

We will do our best to get in touch with you as soon as we find out a teacher is unable to attend. A minimum of 30 minutes will be given prior to a class starting.

Is a college degree necessary for success?

It is not necessary. We’re looking for people with ideally some experience in both the medium and with teaching students between the ages of 5 and 17.

What’s it like to work at VisArts as a BIPOC, AAPI, and/or LGBTQ+ employee?

If you have any questions, please contact Diana Tsai at (301) 315-8200 x 104 or Email DTsai@visartscenter.org

More Details...

APPLY NOW

Summer Camp Volunteer

Description:

Do you like working with children, and art? Then volunteering at a VisArts Art Camp might be a perfect fit and a great way to earn some SSL hours!

A VisArts Summer Camp volunteer will assist with day-to-day camp activities during the summer. Volunteers will work directly with the campers, and act as a partial liaison between the teachers, campers, and staff. Volunteers will assist the summer camp teachers and administrative staff with camp operations.

Expectations:

Volunteers will be expected to assist students, teachers, and staff with various tasks throughout the camp day. This includes, but is not limited to; leading campers to and from classrooms, helping teachers organize supplies/materials, helping staff members inventory materials, assisting teachers with class time activities, etc. Volunteers must be able to commit to at least one, two-week session of camp between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:15 PM, with a 30 minute break period included.

Please note, all staff/volunteers MUST be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the time their assigned session begins.

Summer Volunteer hours: 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM (30 minute break period inlcuded)

Application links for Summer Camp positions are below. Summer Camp volunteer sessions will fill up quickly, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Applicants will receive an email to set up an interview. Every applicant must interview with the Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director(s).

Requirements:

Volunteers must be at least 14 years on by the start date of their assigned session. Volunteers must provide their own transportation to and from VisArts. An orientation will be held prior to the start of camp, volunteers MUST attend this orientation in order to participate in the program. Volunteers should possess a willingness and openness to learn and excellent communication skills. While experience working with children is not necessary, it is highly desirable.

Objectives:

VisArts is an educational organization. Our mission is not limited to our students/clients, but rather extends to all those who work or volunteer with our organization. The Summer Camp Volunteer position is an opportunity for young people to experience a professional work environment. Our goal is not only to run successful educational programming, but to teach our young volunteers and interns vital skills that they will use throughout their lives.

VisArts is dedicated to creating professional opportunities for all of its employees and volunteers. In addition to obtaining experience working with children and logging Student Service Learning hours, volunteers will have the opportunity to grow within VisArts. All volunteers are welcome to apply for an intern/administrative position with VisArts after at least two years of volunteering.** Intern positions will expand upon the volunteer experience, cover new skills and new aspects of the summer camp program.

**Exceptions may be made for those who volunteer with VisArts throughout the school year in addition to summer camp. Those with prior experience in a similar position outside of VisArts are welcome to apply for the intern position as well. Prior experience will be evaluated by the camp directors and candidates’ eligibility for the position will be up to their discretion. Volunteers wishing to apply for the internship program will go through the same application and interview process as new applicants and a position is not guaranteed.

After receiving the completed form, we will contact you to come in for an interview.

Summer Camp applicants: You will be contacted by email to set up an interview in early April for dates between April 14 – June 30, 2022.

Later interviews might be possible depending on available positions. Every volunteer must interview, even returning volunteers.

Mandatory Orientation/ Training

All applicants must attend the mandatory orientation where in-depth details of camp, policies, and rules will be given. The date of orientation will be sent to your email along with the scheduling of your interview. Orientation/Training will be virtual, however there will be a mandatory onsite facility tour at a later date.

If you have any questions, please contact Diana Tsai at (301) 315-8200 x 104 or Email DTsai@visartscenter.org

More Details...

APPLY NOW

Summer Camp Media Intern

Description:

Are you interested in photography, videography, and editing? The VisArts Media Intern might be the right position for you.

A VisArts Summer Camp Media Intern will take photos and videos of camp activities including arrival, dismissal, class time, lunch time, recess and more, for the purposes of VisArts advertising and marketing campaigns. Media Interns will work with the camp and the marketing staff to obtain images and videos that work well with our organization’s brand.

Expectations:

Interns will be expected to have knowledge of photographic skills that go beyond social media applications. Ideal candidates will have experience working with digital SLR cameras, and have an in-depth understanding of photography techniques, as well as editing programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Interns must be able to commit to three days of work per week – two onsite taking pictures/videos, and one onsite or remote for editing, for a minimum of six weeks of work, with a one-week training period. The daily/hourly schedule is flexible and can be negotiated upon hiring.

Please note, all staff/volunteers MUST be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the time their assigned session begins.

The application link can be found below. Positions fill up quickly, so please submit your application as soon as possible. This is an unpaid position, but interns may earn SSL hours that can be used towards MCPS’ graduation requirement.

More Details...

APPLY NOW

Summer Camp Internship

Description:

Looking to gain introductory work experience in a fun, fast-paced environment? VisArts Camp Internship may be for you!

VisArts Camp Interns will be introduced to a challenging professional environment in which they will learn introductory organizational and communication skills necessary for running a summer camp. Interns will be involved with the implementation of camp protools and activities, as well as assist the camp staff with various administrative tasks.

Expectations:

Interns will be expected to take an active role in the implementation of camp policies, protocols and activities. This will include assisting the senior staff with day-to-day camp activities such as camper check-in/out, daily volunteer management, some parent communication and administrative paperwork. Interns will learn about time management and general professional organization.

Want to gain work experience in a fun, relaxed but challenging environment? VisArts’ Camp department is looking for someone that is organized, responsible, and has initiative. The intern will be an integral part of administrating Camp’s daily tasks. Applicants must be in or entering college. After we receive your application, we will contact you to come in for an interview. You will be contacted by email in early April to set up an interview in between April – early June, 2022. Every intern must come in for an interview.

Please note, all staff/volunteers MUST be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the time their assigned session begins.

Summer Internship shifts will be scheduled between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM, shifts will not exceed 8 hours.

The link for Summer Camp Internship application can be found below. Internships fill up quickly, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Requirements:

Interns must be at least 16 years old and must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks during camp, plus 3 weeks of training prior to the start of camp. Interns must have their own reliable form of transportation to and from VisArts. Ideal candidates will be motivated self-starters, and possess a desire to learn and a proactive attitude.

Objectives:

VisArts is an educational organization. Our mission is not limited to our students/clients, but rather extends to all those who work or volunteer with our organization. The Summer Camp Intern position provides an opportunity to experience a professional work environment and gain valuable experience in both administrative and on the ground action. Our goal is not only to run successful educational programming, but to teach our young volunteers and interns vital skills that they will use throughout their lives.

VisArts is dedicated to creating professional opportunities for all of its employees and volunteers. In addition to obtaining experience working with children and gaining valuable resume building experience, VisArts Summer Camp Interns will have the opportunity to grow within VisArts. All interns are welcome to apply for a paid Camp Assistant position with VisArts after at least one year of interning.** Camp Assistant positions will expand upon the intern experience, cover new organizational skills, as well as more in-depth aspects of the summer camp program.

**Those with prior experience in a similar position outside of VisArts are welcome to apply for the Camp Assistant position as well. Prior experience will be evaluated by the camp directors and candidates’ eligibility for the position will be up to their discretion. Interns wishing to apply for the Camp Assistant positions will go through the same application and interview process as new applicants and a position is not guaranteed.

Mandatory Orientation/Training

All applicants must attend a mandatory online orientation, during which in-depth details of camp, policies, rules, will be given. The date of this orientation will be sent to your email along with the scheduling of your interview. A mandatory onsite facility tour will be given at a later time.

If you have any questions, please contact Diana Tsai at (301) 315-8200 x 104 or Email DTsai@visartscenter.org

More Details...

APPLY NOW