Digital Art/Animation Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Digital Art/Animation Counselor

Reports to: Department Head and Director of Creative Arts at Park

Employment Classification: Seasonal

Dates of Employment: 6/25/26 - 8/1/26 

Job Responsibilities:

-Co-teach 4 classes during the camp day to campers ages 7-15, including Digital Art, Computer Animation, and Stop Motion. 

-Create and execute Festival Period (free-choice) offerings 1-2x per week.

-Collaborate with co-teachers, when applicable, before, during, and after lessons to ensure differentiated instruction, healthy classroom management, and a positive camper experience.

-Prepare for and participate in Festival Day (final day of camp) by getting students ready for performances, helping students complete their visual art work, contributing to art show setup, and/or participating in a production role for a performance.

-Greet campers upon morning arrival and assist with daily attendance. 

-Co-host one camper performance event (a “Noontime Show”) throughout the summer. 

-Participate positively in Staff Orientation (6/25 & 6/26, 9am-4pm), all-camp Family Potluck Dinner (7/15/26, 6-8pm), and end-of-summer-clean-up day (8/1/26, 9am-3pm).

-Foster social-emotional learning by modeling empathy, inclusion, and positive

communication.

-Create and maintain a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all campers.

-Support campers in building friendships, problem-solving, and developing confidence and

independence.

-Communicate effectively with fellow counselors, Department Heads, and CAAP Administrators to ensure a cohesive camp experience.

-Supervise campers to ensure their safety and well-being at all times.

-Contribute to the overall spirit and community of Creative Arts at Park through enthusiasm,

teamwork, and professionalism.

-Positively represent The Park School and its Summer Programs at all times.

-Meet the essential expectations of Creative Arts at Park and The Park School as laid out in the

staff handbook.

Qualifications / Requirements:

-Prior teaching experience with children, ideally within an arts and/or camp community. 

-Familiarity with Procreate,Procreate Dreams, Stop Motion apps and Blender software strongly preferred

-All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of required background checks, including CORI, SORI, and fingerprint-based criminal history reports, in accordance with Massachusetts law and school policy.

-Ability to commit to the full 5-week camp schedule, plus orientation and clean up day on the Saturday after the last day of camp.

-Work to support a culturally diverse community, including diversity of race, ethnicity,

socioeconomic status, language, age and gender identity.

-Communicate effectively with the Creative Arts at Park Administration Team.

-Demonstrate an ability to work on a team to manage the social-emotional learning of all campers within the

classroom/program.

-Teach with compassion, patience, and flexibility. 

Physical Qualifications

-Must be able to sit and stand for 30 minutes at a time.

-The ability to position oneself (e.g., stand, sit, crouch, and kneel down) around the classroom for instruction and access to supplies.

-Must be able to lift 20lbs at a time for classroom setup and breakdown.

-Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable

accommodation. Park retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at

any time with or without notice.

TO APPLY: visit our website at and complete an application online. Thank you!

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