Party Open Studio Leads

Your Role - Party and Open Studio Lead Facilitators

OVERVIEW

We are seeking sparkly magic makers to lead our art studio weekend programming of Open Studios and Parties.  Candidates will be hard working, friendly, motivated, responsible, and nurturing team players who thrive at guiding and inspiring young artists through colorful project work and facilitating play and process in a manner that makes the experience joyful for children and their families. Our Party/ Open Studio Leads will be responsible for:

  • Set- up, facilitation, and clean- up of Parties and Open Studios and overseeing the preparation of the studio between transitions

  • Being the lead instructor, delegating and directing tasks to studio assistants to ensure a smooth operation of project work and play.

  • Being a cheerful and hospitable liaison for families and children.

  • Caring for and supervising groups of children.

  • Setting the pace of Parties and Open Studios.

  • Supervising drop off and pick up, greeting and checking in with caretakers.

  • Maintaining a safe, clean, pleasing studio environment

  • Working with children and families to resolve any behavioral challenges or conflicts.

  • Delegating tasks to studio assistants.

This role will report to Lacey, Founder and Director of Oh! Canary and our Studio Managers in South Orange and Montclair.

IN THIS ROLE YOU’LL GET TO:

  • Bring creativity and ideas to a child and art centered company.

  • Be a front facing representative of our studio and our values.

  • Inspire children and families through play experiences and art exploration.

  • Be the lead liaison for an unforgettable party experience

  • Be a role model and shining star for your students.

  • Be an integral part of our creative team.

  • Contribute to creating a reflective work environment that inspires success, promotes creativity and is committed to joy and learning.

  • Have a flexible work schedule and a community of educators who support each other.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

  • Belief in our company vision and value of the creative work we do for our communities.

  • 2 years of art and/ or education experience and/ or 2 years of experience as a server or in the hospitality industry.

  • A desire to learn quickly.

  • A love for being present with children.

  • Communication skills to help work with various people and personalities.

  • Ability to problem solve.

  • A commitment to reflecting on your work.

  • Excellent time management skills.

  • Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.

  • Pride in your work.

  • An appreciation for an organized work environment.

  • Ability to delegate supporting tasks.

WHAT WE’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

  • Openness to new ideas and ways of working

  • A genuine desire to share knowledge and learn from one another

  • A desire for open communication, feedback loops and collaboration

  • Schedule Flexibility

  • Curriculum writing and support

  • A reflective culture of team support and development.

  • Complimentary classes and family discounts for our programming.

THIS ROLE IS PROBABLY NOT RIGHT FOR YOU IF:

  • You are not comfortable interfacing with students and families.

  • You don’t enjoy working in fast paced high energy programming.

  • Classroom management frightens you.

  • You like ideas more than action.

  • You prefer to wait for someone else to tell you what to do.

  • You’re afraid to ask questions or say “I don’t know.” 

  • You are not willing to compromise.

  • You are not willing to clean.

  • You want to teach your own curriculum without any input or modifications.

COMPENSATION, SCHEDULE & LOCATION

  • Compensation:

    • his will be a hourly payroll position to start.  Rates commiserate with experience starting at $25 an hour.

  • Schedule:

    • Part- Time Flexible, Saturday and Sunday shifts, with additional opportunities for weekday shifts possible.

  • Location(s):

    • Oh! Canary 165 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ

    • Oh! Canary 237 Lorraine Ave, Montclair, NJ

      TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL US YOUR RESUME/ AVAILABILITY AND TELL US WHY YOU WANT TO WORK WITH US HELLO@OHCANARY.COM