CULTURAL ARTS TEACHING ASSISTANT- SEASONAL

Salary: $13.50 - $18.50 Hourly
Location : Cary, NC
Job Type: Seasonal, Part-Time
Job Number: 26-02481
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Opening Date: 02/13/2026
Closing Date: 2/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description
Looking for a fast-paced, creative, fun environment to work in this summer? Join our awesome Arts Education team!

We are currently seeking enthusiastic, energetic, and nurturing Teaching Assistants for our summer Arts Education camps for students ages 5 to 15. As a Seasonal Teaching Assistant, you will not only support our instructors, but you will have various opportunities to learn from different teaching styles, gain knowledge of art media, and build drama and performing arts skills.

This is a seasonal (June-August), non-benefited position, up to 40 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours.

Workdays will be Monday-Friday, 8 hours each day between 8:30am and 4:30 pm.

The primary work location will be Cary Arts Center, but at least 2-3 weeks may be assigned off site at either The Hive or Mills Parks Elementary school.

Typical Tasks

• Sets up, cleans up, prepares, and organizes classrooms and classroom materials
• Completes check-in and check-out processes for campers
• Assists with classroom supervision
• Assists students with art processes and projects
• Supervises students during outdoor morning and afternoon breaks, lunch, and after camp
• Performs assigned tasks related to arts programming that may occur outside the classroom
• Performs other work-related task as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of effective classroom management methods
• Knowledge of strong customer service practices
• Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, and students
• Ability to lead activities for youth
• Ability to exercise judgment in controlling the activities, behavior, and safety of camp attendees.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Education and Experience

Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree and a minimum of one year of experience working with children in an organized school or camp setting.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• Current enrollment in or graduation from an arts education, education, early childhood education or a related program.

Physical Requirements

Work in this class requires an employee to be able to hear and talk in order to communicate with the public and with groups under instruction. An employee must be able to climb, walk unassisted and move about freely in order to interact with patrons. Requires the ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 25 lbs.) Visual acuity is needed to read typewritten and handwritten materials and to view a computer terminal.

Conditions of Employment

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.
Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern Employees

Cary employs temporary and seasonal employees and interns who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. Employees hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, are not eligible for the Town of Cary's full-time employee benefits package.
01

Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree?

• Yes
• No

02

Summer camp runs from June 15-August 21. Please note any significant accommodation needs you may have during this period.
03

Do you have a minimum of one year of experience working with children in an organized school or camp setting?

• Yes
• No

04

Please provide a brief overview of any relevant experience you have working with youth ages 5-15.
05

Please share any coursework you have taken in arts education, early childhood education, or a related field. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A".
06

Why are you interested in joining our summer camp staff as a teaching assistant?
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