Summer Camp Coordinator

Summer Camp Coordinator, Summer Student Position – Full time position

Type: Seasonal Position, 9-10 weeks starting June 29, 2026

Location: In person, 174A Charlotte Street, Peterborough, Ontario

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 35 hours/wk

Schedule:

  • Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm

The Art School is looking to hire a Summer Camp Coordinator as a summer student position with the help of the Summer Jobs Grant 2026. This position will primarily involve coordinating all summer camp communication and project initiatives related to 2026 Summer Camps. Overview of children, assisting instructors, coordinating volunteers, and ensuring prep material is complete for upcoming weeks. The Summer Camp Coordinator will work closely with the Art School of Peterborough’s Executive Director. This position will play a key role in the execution of our summer camps. A successful candidate will achieve success in this role if you are creative and dynamic, a team player, have high attention to detail and superior verbal skills, problem solver and a love for working with children. Duties will include supervising and ensuring safety of children, communication with parents, material prep work, coordinating and overseeing volunteers, aiding instructors when needed.

Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Work in conjunction with The Art School’s Executive Director and Instructors around planning summer camp material.
  • Aid Instructors when needed
  • Prep all materials needed for upcoming summer camp weeks.
  • Coordinate Volunteers – Schedule breaks, ensure their full potential is being utilized, keeping them on task
  • Take photos of summer camp children to be uploaded to social media sites
  • Provide a strong leadership
  • Help organize Summer Camp indoor/outdoor games during break times when necessary.
  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in childcare, teachers college, early childhood education an asset
  • Relevant work experience is an asset
  • Experience with coordinating others, and events an asset
  • Child’s CPR and First Aid required
  • Strong verbal skills
  • Previous proven experience in social media
  • Self-motivated and ability to independently with minimal supervision and guidance as a team player
  • Proven evidence of superior organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent people relationship building skills
  • Strong attention to details
  • Superior organization skills
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure

 This position is partially funded through Canada Summer Jobs, and thus candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act 3l; and,
  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations

Commitment to Diversity: All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of The Art School of Peterborough’s community, faculty and staff.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked to forward their resume and cover letter to Executive Director, Jenni Johnston, at [email protected] by April 30th, 2026 at 5 pm.

 *The Art School of Peterborough is an equal opportunity employer. Potential Candidates information collected during the recruitment will be solely used for employment recruitment purposes only under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants; however, only candidates selected will be contacted for an interview.

Instructor’s Assistant

Instructors Assistant, Summer Student Position – Part-time and Full-time positions available

Location: In person, 174A Charlotte Street, Peterborough, Ontario

Type: Seasonal Position, 9-10 weeks starting June 29, 2026

Job Type: Full-time & Part-time

Expected hours: 36 hours/wk; Part-time 14-21 hours/wk

Schedule:

  • Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm; Part-time 2-3 days a week

The Art School is looking to hire three Instructor’s Assistants as a summer student position with the help from the Summer Jobs Grant 2026. This position will primarily involve aiding our Instructor with projects related to our 2026 Summer Camps. Overview of children, assisting instructors and ensuring prep material is complete for upcoming weeks. The Instructors Assistant will work closely with all of the Instructors and also The Art School of Peterborough’s Executive Director. This position will play a key role in the execution of our summer camps. A successful candidate will achieve success in this role if you are creative and dynamic, a team player, high attention to detail and superior verbal, problem solver and a love for working with children. Duties will include supervising and ensuring safety of children, instructing students, prep work, aiding instructors when needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work in conjunction with The Art School’s Instructors and the Executive Director 

  • Aid Instructors and children when needed 

  • Prep all materials needed for upcoming summer camp weeks. 

  • Ensure safety of children at all times.
  • Provide a strong leadership 

  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned 


Qualifications 


  • Currently in Highschool, knowledge of working with clay an asset 

  • Relevant work experience is an asset 

  • Experience with coordinating others, and events an asset 

  • Child’s CPR and First Aid preferred 

  • Strong verbal skills 

  • Self-motivated and ability to independently with minimal supervision and guidance as a 
team player 

  • Proven evidence of superior organizational and interpersonal skills 

  • Excellent people relationship building skills 

  • Strong attention to details 

  • Ability to work independently and under pressure 


The full time positions are partially funded through Canada Summer Jobs, and thus candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria: 


  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment; 


  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has 
been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act 3l; and, 
Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial 
legislation and regulations

*Part-time positions do not need to meet the above paragraph requirements.

Commitment to Diversity: All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of The Art School of Peterborough’s community, faculty and staff.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked to forward their resume and cover letter to Executive Director, Jenni Johnston, at [email protected] by April 30th, 2026 at 5 pm.

The Art School of Peterborough is an equal opportunity employer. Any information 
collected during the recruitment will be solely used for employment recruitment purposes only under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We 
thank all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 


Summer Camp Instructors

Summer Camp Instructors, Summer Student Position

Type: Seasonal Position, 9-10 weeks starting June 29, 2026

Location: In person, 174A Charlotte Street, Peterborough, Ontario

Job Type: Part-time/Full Time

Expected hours: 24-32 hours/wk; 3-4 days a week

Schedule:

  • Camp runs Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm

The Art School is looking to hire a Summer Camp Instructor as a summer student position. This position will primarily involve the execution of art projects, games and special events related to 2026 Summer Camps. Teaching experience and in depth knowledge of art processes related to Drawing/ Painting / Mixed Media and Pottery is required. Overview of children, utilization of volunteers and assistants, and working with Summer Camp Coordinator to ensure prep material is complete for projects will be required.

Instructors will work closely with the Art School of Peterborough’s Executive Director. This position will play a key role in the execution of our summer camps. A successful candidate will achieve success in this role if you are creative and dynamic, a team player, have high attention to detail and superior verbal skills, problem solver and a love for working with children. Duties will include supervising and ensuring safety of children, communication with parents, material prep work, coordinating and overseeing volunteers.

Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Work in conjunction with The Art School’s Executive Director and Instructors around planning summer camp material.
  • Articulate and demonstrate a strong knowledge of about art processes and different materials
  • Strong verbal skills to convey a lesson plan and keep children’s attention.
  • Aid other Instructors when needed
  • Help with prep all materials needed for upcoming summer camp weeks.
  • Utilize Assistants and Volunteers – ensure their full potential is being utilized, keeping them on task
  • Provide a strong leadership
  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned
  • Work as a team player ensure all children are kept safe.

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in childcare, teachers college, early childhood education an asset
  • Relevant work experience is an asset
  • Experience with coordinating others, and events an asset
  • Child’s CPR and First Aid required
  • Strong verbal skills
  • Self-motivated and ability to independently with minimal supervision and guidance as a team player
  • Proven evidence of superior organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent people relationship building skills
  • Strong attention to details
  • Superior organization skills
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure

Commitment to Diversity: All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of The Art School of Peterborough’s community, faculty and staff.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked to forward their resume and cover letter to Executive Director, Jenni Johnston, at [email protected] by April 30th, 2026 at 5 pm.

 The Art School of Peterborough is an equal opportunity employer. Any information collected during the recruitment will be solely used for employment recruitment purposes only under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Summer Camp Early Childhood Educator

Summer Camp ECE, Summer Student Position

Type: Seasonal Position, 9-10 weeks starting June 29, 2026

Location: In person, 174A Charlotte Street, Peterborough, Ontario

Job Type: Part-time/Full Time

Expected hours: 24-35 hours/wk; 3-5 days a week

Schedule:

  • Camp runs Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm

The Art School is looking to hire a Summer Camp Early Childhood Educator as a summer student position. This position will primarily involve one on one assistant for children that need extra guidance at camp in projects, games and special events related to 2026 Summer Camps. Teaching experience and in depth knowledge of art processes related to Drawing/ Painting / Mixed Media is a bonus. Overview of children, utilization of volunteers and assistants, and working with Summer Camp Coordinator to ensure prep material is complete for projects will be required.

Early Childhood Educator will work closely with the Art School of Peterborough’s Executive Director, office manager and instructors to ensure an inclusive environment. This position will play a key role in the execution of our summer camps. A successful candidate will achieve success in this role if you are creative and dynamic, a team player, have high attention to detail and superior verbal skills, problem solver and a love for working with children. Students enrolled in Early Childhood Education would be preferred. Duties will include supervising and ensuring safety of children, communication with parents, material prep work, coordinating and overseeing volunteers.

Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Work in conjunction with The Art School’s Executive Director and Instructors around planning summer camp material.
  • Articulate and demonstrate a knowledge of about art processes and different materials
  • Strong verbal skills to convey direction to children and keep their attention.
  • Aid other Instructors when needed
  • Help with prep all materials needed for upcoming summer camp weeks.
  • Utilize Assistants and Volunteers – ensure their full potential is being utilized, keeping them on task
  • Provide a strong leadership
  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned
  • Work as a team player ensure all children are kept safe.

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in childcare, teachers college, early childhood education an asset
  • Relevant work experience is an asset
  • Experience with coordinating others, and events an asset
  • Child’s CPR and First Aid required
  • Strong verbal skills
  • Self-motivated and ability to independently with minimal supervision and guidance as a team player
  • Proven evidence of superior organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent people relationship building skills
  • Strong attention to details
  • Superior organization skills
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure

The full time positions are partially funded through Canada Summer Jobs, and thus candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria: 


  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment; 


  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has 
been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act 3l; and, 
Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial 
legislation and regulations

Commitment to Diversity: All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of The Art School of Peterborough’s community, faculty and staff.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked to forward their resume and cover letter to Executive Director, Jenni Johnston, at [email protected] by April 30th, 2026 at 5 pm.

 The Art School of Peterborough is an equal opportunity employer. Any information collected during the recruitment will be solely used for employment recruitment purposes only under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Office Administrator

Job Posting: Office Administrator – Part-time/Full-time, starting in September 2025

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time/Permanent

Location: In person, 174A Charlotte Street

Expected hours: 20 – 38.5 per week

Schedule:

  • Evening shift (4:45pm-9:30pm) Mon- Thurs
  • Saturdays and Sundays

The Art School is looking for an Office Administrator as a part-time/full time position. This position will primarily involve taking registrations, answering phones, organization of courses and workshops, computer work, filing and maintaining the office and studios. A successful candidate for this role is someone who is creative and dynamic, a team player, has high attention to detail, excellent verbal skills, a problem solver and a love for working with all ages.

Job Description
Requirements:

  • Performs detailed administrative duties in support of one or more functional areas, departments or administrators within established rules and regulations; coordinates daily activities to assure efficient operations; issues and tracks materials and items distributed to instructors, students, and the public; answers questions requiring judgment, knowledge and explanation of policies.
  • Maintains routine correspondence, memos, letters, agendas, and lists; revises schedules, forms, reports, records, and other information; compiles statistical information for use in reports; initiates and answers telephone calls; screens and directs calls; schedules appointments and meetings; routes and distributes incoming mail and other materials; prepares outgoing mail and packages.
  • Assists faculty, staff and students; prepares, distributes, and collects course materials; assists students with orientation and registration; maintains lists and mailboxes for instructors.
  • Assists with special projects, receptions and events as assigned; maintains calendar of activities; distributes promotional and informational materials; maintains current mailing lists.
  • Processes forms, transcripts and applications; enters data for accuracy, completeness and compliance within established procedures; enters data into computer system; maintains data and records.
  • Collects and accounts for fees and other monies received; maintains daily batch totals and other financial records as assigned.
  • Orders and tracks supplies and prepares purchase requisitions; assists in tracking budgets and expenditures; may assist with preparing banking deposits.
  • Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed.
  • Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Primary Purpose:
Working Relationships: The Office Administrator maintains frequent contact with, faculty, students and the public.

Skills:

  • Strong team management skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
  • Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
  • Experience in training development and implementation
  • Knowledge of human resources practices and procedures
  • Strong clerical skills with attention to detail
  • Previous experience in supervising office operations is preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace

Special Requirements: First Aid, CPR, Child CPR

If you are a highly organized individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for managing office operations, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as an Office Administrator.

Education:

  • Secondary School or higher (preferred)

Language:

  • English (preferred)

Commitment to Diversity: All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of The Art School of Peterborough’s community, faculty and staff .

How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked to forward their resume and cover letter to Executive Director, Jenni Johnston, at [email protected] by August 29, 2025 5pm

 The Art School of Peterborough is an equal opportunity employer. Any information collected during the recruitment will be solely used for employment recruitment purposes only under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.