Camp Music & Arts Conservatory Assistant Instructor - Camp Walter Johnson

Location: Camp Walter Johnson, Denton, NC

Position Type:  Temporary Full-Time - Overnight Residential

Pay Range:  $300.00 per week.

About this opportunity:

Plans, coordinates, and assists the assigned functions of the Conservatory Music & Creative Arts program; ensures the quality of programs and safety of youth at all times; provides guidance and role modeling to youth and ensures safety and a positive experience for campers. Music & Arts Instructors will each have at least one specific field of instruction either in Acting, Brass, Choral, Dance, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, and/or Visual Arts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides and assists with quality music and/or dance and/or acting and/or art classroom instruction daily and activities which will develop musical abilities and motor and learning skills of students.

• Prepares students for recitals and concerts and provides weekly lessons.

• Teaches theory and technique as it applies to the appropriate level for performance purposes.

• Maintains discipline and acceptable behaviors of students, which will create an atmosphere of friendliness and security during all program periods, enabling all students to feel welcome and comfortable.

• Be responsible for the care of instruments and equipment during class, with necessary repairs immediately reported to the Divisional Music & Arts Director.

• Participates and assists in various classes as assigned.  Provides constant care for the needs of the campers in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner. 

• Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.

• Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.

• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection. 

• Perform other duties as assigned

What we are looking for in you:

• Six months experience of classroom and/or private lesson teaching and/or directing experience in at least one specific field of instruction either in Acting, Brass, Choral, Dance, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, and/or Visual Arts, or

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Ability to perform in at least one specific field of instruction either in Acting, Brass, Choral, Dance, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, and/or Visual Arts

Licenses and Certifications

• None.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a summer camp environment where physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with grass, dirt, and the like may be possible. Work will involve some exposure to outdoor temperatures and varying environmental conditions, however most instruction will take place indoors and in a normal school and/or church environment. This is an overnight, residential position.

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Why work for us:

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job experience, and you will make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better. At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids (in particular) have three square meals a day, have the opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name.

Additional Information:

Camp Staff Orientation will be held June 10-15, 2025, and participation is required. The 2025 Summer Camp Program will be held June 16, 2025 – July 19, 2025. If you are unable to work the entire program session, please let us know on your application.

Camp Staff debrief will be held 07/20/2025 and participation is required.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period: January 7, 2025 – May 6, 2025

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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