🌟 Lead & Assistant Camp Teachers (Full-Time & Part-Time) – Summer 2026
Position Overview:
🌟 Summer Camp Teachers & Assistant Camp Teachers (Full-Time & Part-Time) – Summer 2026
The Art Farm NYC | Upper East Side & Upper West Side (Multiple Locations)📍 Trevor Day School & Calhoun Lower School
💵 Pay Rates:
- Assistant Camp Teachers: $17/hour
- Lead Camp Teachers: $18–$20/hour
📅 Camp Dates: June 22, 2026 – August 14, 2026
🕒 Schedule Options (Monday–Friday):
- Full-Day: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Extended Day: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Assistant Teachers: May choose full-day, half-day, and/or extended day schedules
🎨 Position Overview
The Art Farm NYC is hiring Lead Camp Teachers and Assistant Camp Teachers for Summer 2026. These roles support a dynamic camp program for children ages 2–10, featuring arts & crafts, outdoor play, nature exploration, and hands-on learning activities.
This is a structured, team-based environment where staff are expected to be engaged, reliable, and safety-focused while creating a fun and positive experience for campers.
🧩 Role Breakdown
Lead Camp Teacher (Full-Time)
Responsible for leading a group of campers, following lesson plans, managing behavior, and ensuring a high-quality daily experience.
Assistant Camp Teacher (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Supports Lead Teachers with supervision, activities, and daily routines.Flexible scheduling available, including half-days and extended day shifts (2:00–6:00 PM).
🛠️ Key Responsibilities- Supervise and actively engage children in a safe, structured environment
- Lead or assist with arts & crafts, games, and outdoor activities
- Follow camp schedules and lesson plans (Lead Teachers)
- Support daily transitions, routines, and group management
- Encourage positive behavior, teamwork, and creativity
- Maintain a clean and organized camp space
- Communicate professionally with families and team members
- Follow all health, safety, and emergency procedures
- Attend required training and staff meetings
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in an active, fast-paced environment
- Interest in working with children in a camp or educational setting
- Prior experience in childcare, camps, or education (preferred but not required)
- Fun, creative, and engaging summer work environment
- Hands-on experience working with children ages 2–10
- Build valuable skills in leadership, communication, and group management
- Flexible scheduling options for Assistant Teachers
- Supportive, team-oriented staff culture
- Full-time staff are expected to be available for the full camp season
- Part-time Assistant Teachers must commit to a consistent weekly schedule
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check and screening
👉 Apply Today
Join The Art Farm NYC and be part of a team delivering a safe, engaging, and memorable summer camp experience.
Posted Range: Starting from USD $17.00/Hr.