Maude Kerns Art Center Summer Camp Instructor Application

Position: Summer Art Camp Instructor

Employer: Maude Kerns Art Center - Eugene, OR

The Maude Kerns Art Center is looking for experienced instructors to join our teaching team for this Summer Camp season! The Art Center offers weekly programs beginning June 15 - August 21, 8:30 am - 3:00vpm for our Youth (6-11 years old) and 9:00 am - 12:00 pm for our MS (11-14 years old) and HS (14-17 years old) students. Each week of our Summer Camp program is a new theme and will focus on working with a variety of art materials.

Instructors will work directly with students to create an immersive Summer Camp experience through themed art activities. MKAC offers flexible scheduling for instructors. MKAC Summer Art Camp Instructors must have a strong passion for the growth of young artists and the patience to be encouraging when students struggle with projects. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience managing children ages 6 - 17
Experience working with a wide variety of arts practices
Comfortable with behavior management

Preferred Qualifications:

Completed or seeking a degree in Arts or Arts Education
Lesson planning experience

Working at Maude Kerns is a great opportunity to gain teaching experience, inspire young artists, and engage with the growing arts community of Eugene.

Summer Camp Dates: June 15th, 2026 - August 21st, 2026

Summer Camp Schedule (includes prep and clean up):

Youth:

AM Block: 8:15 am - 11:30 am

PM Block: 12:00 pm - 3:15 pm

 

Middle and High School: 

8:45 am - 12:15 pm

Pay Rate: $17 per hour (minimum, increases based on experience)

Application Deadline: May 9th, 2026

 

Interview Process:

Communication to set an interview date/time will be sent out via email. You will be asked a series of questions about your teaching experience (please refer to the minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications). Plan for a 45-minute interview (though some are quicker). A tour of the main classroom studio may be available if there isn’t a class taking place. Based on the number of interviews, the Director of Arts Education will email you the final decision after all interviews are completed and references are checked. If you have any questions or need help submitting your application, please contact us via phone at 541-345-1571.