Summer Arts Camp Teaching Fellowship Overview

The Summer Arts Camp Teaching Fellowship is a paid position for early-career art educators and college students who are studying in an arts related teaching field. The program places fellows in Assistant Teacher positions in the DAC Summer Arts Camps under the guidance of experienced teaching artists and arts administrators to offer professional experience teaching children ages 5-13 in visual and performing arts areas.

The 2026 Summer Arts Camp Teaching Fellowship will run from June 11 through August 21. We prefer to contract Fellows with availability for most if not all of the camp dates. Fellows will be paid as independent contractors at $15/hour and will work between the hours of 7:30am – 5:30pm. Schedules will remain the same daily per camp session (3 shift rotations: 7:30am  – 3:30pm, 7:30am  – 5:30pm,  3:00pm – 5:30pm.

Fellows must be available to start with required trainings as early as May 1, 2026, both online and possibly in person.

Fellowship Responsibilities

• Attending required trainings and check-in meetings to include but not limited to trainings on Abuse Prevention Training and DAC Summer Arts Camps.
• Rotating between assigned track classrooms, assisting teachers with classroom management, bathroom/lunch breaks, camper safety/supervision, emergencies, supply preparation, cleanup, and escorting campers as needed.
• Planning and leading activities/projects during each camp in collaboration with lead teaching artists with a primary focus on curriculum planning for Early Drop and Afternoon Adventures.
• Documenting camp activities via photo/video/written narratives and testimonials.
• Subbing for lead teachers as needed.
• Working closely with the Arts Education Assistant Manager (Camp Manager) and Summer Arts Camp Assistant to inventory, organize, and replenish arts supplies.
• Assisting administrators with camp drop-off/pick-up.
• Assisting with exhibits and performances, including setup, camper management, and parent assistance.
• Assisting School Registrar with studio classroom preparation for evening classes, including cleaning and rearranging studio equipment as needed.
• 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 summer camp programs please visit https://durhamarts.org/dac-art-camps/. Background check and reference screenings required before employment.