Lead Creative Instructor - Locations in DC, MD, VA & PA

Who We Are

The Handwork Studio is a nationally recognized organization that centers on handwork education. A blend of a traditional summer camp and experiential learning, our programs help kids develop new skills, discover their capabilities, and embrace the power of innovation in a nurturing environment. We strive to be an inclusive and diverse community committed to creating a holistic environment where all campers and staff feel included, respected, and celebrated.

The Handwork Studio is located in 7 locations throughout DC, PA, MD, and VA where kids ages 5-16 learn hands-on skills like robotics, machine sewing, fiber arts, fashion design, woodworking, architecture, and more. Throughout our unforgettable summers, we encourage campers to develop an internal sense of pride by being kind to themselves, learning and growing from their mistakes, and fearlessly exploring their ideas.

What you will do

Start a new adventure with us as a Lead Instructor at The Handwork Studio Camp, where your job (literally!) will be to help turn the imagination of campers into reality. How cool is that? Under your direction, kids will learn to express their creativity, build confidence, and discover their capabilities. If you are a teacher, artist, musician, storyteller, or maker with a willingness to meet kids where they're at in their creative journey, you could be trained and deliver our magical curriculum inspired by hands-on learning and artistry. This isn't just another job opportunity—it's where your ingenuity can shine and a bonkers amount of fun isn’t the exception, it’s the norm.

About the Work

We are looking for a dynamic Lead Summer Instructor with a desire to bring the magic of ‘learning by making’ to life through our core values of trust, care, education, and creativity for the following programs:

• Design & Build
• Sweets Treats & Eats 
• Backstage Productions
• Art
• Robotics & Coding
• Fashion

For more information, explore our programs HERE 

We would love to schedule a first interview with you if…

• You are at least 21 years old
• You enjoy working with youth ages 4-16 years
• You are comfortable managing an Assistant Instructor
• You have strong interpersonal communication skills
• You are nurturing & compassionate with a sense of humor
• You are inspired by our mission and purpose
• You are available to work approx. June - August (depending on site location)
• You are available to work Monday - Fridays, approx. 8:00am - 4:00pm

Benefits

• A fully defined curriculum and paid training. You DO NOT need to be an expert. We are very willing to train the right person on our methods
• Support from your site director & assistant instructors
• A classroom size not bigger than 14 students with a 1:7 counselor to camper ratio.
• Extensive pre-camp leadership training and professional development around curriculum, DEI and behavior management training 
• Mentorship and Job Coaching
• Free or significant camp discounts for immediate dependents. (ROSEMONT ONLY) 
• Monday or Wednesday Breakfast provided. Coffee, drinks, snacks are available every day during camp
• Opportunity to network and build community in after-work get-togethers. 
• Full Summer Commitment bonus
• Free parking
• Referral a program
• Ability to move up in your position.
• Salary increase for each returning summer 

Want to learn more?  We would love to connect with you. Click HERE to view our full job description. 

The Handwork Studio is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law.