Summer 2026 Visual Arts Camp Counselors
Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $20-$31/hr
Teach art to kids - inspire creativity, teach art processes and concepts, facilitate work time, and employ (provided) programming to keeps kids regulated.
Locations: East Bay: Concord, Piedmont, Hayward, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Moraga, San Leandro Peninsula/South Bay: San Bruno, Burlingame, San Mateo, San Carlos, Redwood City, Foster City, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Santa Clara City: Mission District North Bay: Larkspur, Mill Valley
Highest need currently are for East Bay and Santa Clara locations.
We are looking for Lead, Support, and Jr. Counselors for these positions.
Contracts are weekly from June 8-August 14. A minimum 2 week commitment is required for consideration.
About us:
A-Z Creativity infuses intentional creativity practices into art learning to help children be artists, gain art skills, and make the art that is meaningful to them. We strive to inspire children in a safe and nurturing environment that encourages children to take creative risks. Find out more atwww.A-ZCreativity.org
What we are looking for:
We are looking for Lead, Support , and Junior Counselors for this position.
Lead Counselors
18+ Has experience working with kids and teaching experience leading a group of children
Support Counselors
18+ Would like/has experience working with kids and would like to gain teaching experience
Junior Counselors
14+, working papers, and proven leadership/interest in working with children.
Job Requirements:
Be able to pass a background check & TB Test
Have/want experience working with children
Like visual art & want to learn more about teaching art to children
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, crouch, kneel, and sit, and lift 35 lbs.
Training:
2-4 hours of virtual paid training is included with all counselor positions, position dependent.
Compensation is commensurate with experience and position.
Lead Counselors: $31/hr
Support Counselors: $26/hr
Junior Counselors: $20/hr
Must be able to work the full duration of camp to be considered for this position.
This is a W-2 position and non-benefited. All individuals will need access to transportation to reach the camp sites. Working hours are typically 8:30-3:30, on site and in person.