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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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Ability to work early in the morning or late afternoon a plus.
• Individuals with previous applicable experience are preferred.
• Computer proficiency required.
• The ability to work with children is essential.
• The ability to legally work in US is required.

 Compensation based on experience and highest degree earned.  College degree starts at $36.75 

 Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Walking and being outdoors for somewhat extended periods of time on a regular basis is part of the job as the school sits on 45 acres of land
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
• Will use telephone, computer, copier, and other office equipment in the course of a day.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  This may include warm, hot or cold temperatures.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Screening:  TB assessment and Livescan Background check or work permit

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the position.

All applications require a cover letter/resume.  Due to the volume of applications, it may not be possible to respond to every applicant.  We wish you the best in your search for a summer position.

By submitting an Employment Application, I hereby understand and agree that consistent with its obligations under Education Code Section 44051 subd. (a)(2) and as a part of the application consideration process, Chadwick School will contact each Educational Employer and inquire about your employment history including, without limitation, whether I was the subject of any credible complaints of, substantiated investigations into, or discipline for, egregious misconduct, as defined in Education Code Section 44932, subd. (a)(1).