Arts Unlimited Co Director Summer Program

Arts Unlimited Co-Director – Summer Program

Job Title:  Arts Unlimited Summer Program Co-Director

Division/Department:  Summer Program

Reports to:  Director of Auxiliary and Innovative Programs

Location:  Palos Verdes Peninsula

Type of position/FLSA - Non Exempt       

Salary Band:  Seasonal/Temporary

POSITION SUMMARY

Co-lead the Arts Unlimited division of Chadwick Summer Programs, overseeing all visual, performing, and innovative arts programming for students in Grades 4-8. The Co-Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and defining the artistic vision of the program, ensuring a safe, enriching, and high-quality experience for all campers and staff.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

1. Strategic Leadership and Program Planning:

• Provide strategic direction for class offerings and the future growth of Arts Unlimited programming.
• Review and approve the accuracy of all course descriptions, schedules, and program information published online in consultation with the Auxiliary Director.
• Maintain ultimate responsibility for program budget expenditures, ensuring the program operates within defined financial parameters.

2. Staff Management and Evaluation:
   • • Assist with the recruitment and interviewing of qualified staff.
     • Lead the entire division staff during Orientation Day.
     • Supervise and formally evaluate all staff and counselors during the summer program, ensuring high-quality instruction and a positive learning environment.
     • In consultation with the co-director, ensure hourly staff have recorded their time worked correctly.

3. Parent/Caregiver Communication:
   • • Maintain proactive and professional communication with parents/caregivers (pre-session and during the program) regarding program logistics, student progress, and addressing concerns, including enforcing expectations for camper behavior and safety.

4. Schedule and Time Commitment:
   • • Attend mandatory monthly planning meetings leading up to the summer session (mix of in-person and zoom meetings). Maintain consistent and regular communication with the Director throughout the year.
     • Expected to be physically on campus, directing the division, daily from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM for the entire duration of the Chadwick Summer Programs session.

PLEASE NOTE:

•             Training Day (paid) is 8:30am-3pm, Saturday, June 20

•             Program Dates: June 22 - July 24 with July 3^rd 0ff for Independence Day

•             Onboarding is required and can be by appointment

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report to the Director of Auxiliary and Innovative Programs
• Must maintain safe work practices and follow all safety and security procedures.
• Must enjoy working with children grades 4-8.
• Must attend a mandatory staff training day on Saturday, June 20th from 8:30am – 3:00pm
• Must sign up for and attend a staff “onboarding” session during the week before the summer program begins (approx. 2 hours)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience running a program and supervising employees preferred.
• Relevant administrative and instructional leadership experience is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English are required.
• Demonstrated success in supporting instructor growth, program design, and curriculum development is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pedagogy and adolescent development, including an understanding of developmentally responsive practices is preferred
• Experience fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative instructor culture is preferred.

Compensation: $10,000 to $11,000 salary/stipend based on years of experience, credentials and other qualifications.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Required to lift and carry up to a maximum of 25 lbs., in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate training provided by the School.
• Occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
• May use telephone, computer, copier, and other office equipment in the course of a day.
• Required to sit while operating word processing equipment, repetitive motion for typing and other keystroke needs.

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.

Pre-Hire Screenings

•             TB Assessment

•             Livescan Background Check

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