Arts Camp Teaching Fellowship

The Durham Arts Council (DAC) Arts Camp Teaching Fellowship is a paid position for early-career art educators and/or college students who are studying in an arts related teaching field. Fellows support each camper’s creative education and wellbeing while gaining mentorship and hands-on experience in a community arts education setting. We are seeking Teaching Fellows to be placed in an Assistant Teacher role for DAC School Break Camps that coincide with the Durham Public Schools traditional and year-round calendars for ages 5-12. Optional opportunity for continuing in the full Summer Arts Camp Teaching Fellowship program is also available. Fellows are independent contract positions that pay $15/hour.

The 2025-2026 School Break Camp dates include the following. Preference will be given to applicants who can be scheduled for the majority of these dates. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis to ensure coverage of all camp dates:  

•  December 15 – 19
•  December 29 – January 2 (No Camp January 1)
•  January 20
•  February 16
•  March 3
•  March 16 – 20
•  March 23 – 27
•  March 30 – April 3
•  April 6

Fellows for School Break Camps will work a daily schedule of 7:45am – 3:15pm. Availability until 5:30pm is preferred, but not required, for the possibility of working as part of the extended day Afternoon Adventures program.

Fellowship Responsibilities

• Attend required trainings and check-in meetings.
• Rotate between classrooms, assisting teachers with classroom management, bathroom/lunch breaks, camper safety/supervision, emergencies, supply preparation, cleanup, and escorting campers throughout the building as needed.
• Provide one-to-one support for campers with behavioral needs.
• Plan and lead activities/projects during each camp in collaboration with lead teaching artists with a primary focus on curriculum planning for Early Drop, Afternoon Adventures, and outside breaks.
• Assist with culminating performances, exhibits, and/or portfolios.
• Manage emergency medication relevant to campers in their group.
• Fill in as an emergency substitute for lead teachers as needed.
• Assist administrators with camp drop-off/pick-up.
• Other duties as assigned by lead teachers and administrators. 

Please submit a brief cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Wendy Leigh, Arts Education Assistant Manager, at  wleigh@durhamarts.org.  For qualified applicants, an interview will be scheduled. 

To find out more about the Durham Arts Council camp programs please visit https://durhamarts.org/dac-art-camps/. Background check and reference screenings required before employment.