2024 Design Camp Instructor

The Museum of Design Atlanta seeks qualified teachers and professionals to lead a variety of innovative weeklong day-camps incorporating STEAM tools and Design Thinking during Summer 2024.

Please read all of the information below before applying:

About MODA:

Located in Atlanta’s flourishing Midtown Arts Corridor, MODA is the Southeast’s only museum dedicated solely to design. We define design as a creative process that has the power to inspire change, transform lives, and make the world a better place.

About Design Camp at MODA:

Every summer, the museum invites young designers ages 6 – 18 to participate in Design Camp, a weeklong day camp experience in which they learn to use STEAM tools in combination with Design Thinking.

Job Description:

  • Implement the camp program for each week and ensure its quality.

  • Collaborate with the Education Coordinator to create a weekly curriculum that will challenge each student in their knowledge of the subject matter of the camp.

  • Ensure all campers' specific needs are being met, especially students with special needs.

  • Create challenging activity modifications for more advanced campers.

  • Supervise camper drop-off and pick-up.

  • Direct campers throughout the daily schedule.

  • Communicate with parents to ensure all concerns are addressed.

  • Handle any emergencies that might arise during the day.

  • Ensure that campers with special dietary or medical needs are accommodated.

  • Use classroom management strategies to maintain a respectful environment.

  • Ensure that campers receive individual attention.

  • Ensure that each camper’s knowledge of the camp's subject matter progresses throughout the week.

  • Create a positive and fun learning environment for each camper.

  • Supervise the camp staff of 1 to 4 high school and college-aged counselors.

  • Assist with pre- and post-assessments and evaluations of students and counselors.


Qualifications:

  • Interested applicants must hold a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in a related field, with a bachelor’s degree preferred.

  • Applicant must have a specific body of knowledge related to one or more of the subjects being taught in the camp

  • Experience teaching and/or working with children.

  • Knowledge of or experience in creating and implementing a curriculum

  • Ability to supervise staff and campers

  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, a high level of confidentiality, and professionalism.

  • Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.


Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM

Duration:

One week-long camp and one/two 1/2 day orientations

Salary:

This position is contractual, thus pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience


To Apply:

  1. Read all of the information above.

  2. Complete & submit the Design Camp Instructor application below

  3. Secure one letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, or non-familial adult and email to education@museumofdesign.org.

  4. If your application is accepted, applicants must be available for an interview.

Email education@museumofdesign.org with any questions!