Camp Creative Arts Instructor

Camp Creative Arts Instructor Purpose: Camp SOTA 2026 Location: Norcross, GA (To be disclosed upon acceptance) Dates: June 1–6 Time Commitment: Full-Time (1 week); Monday

• Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 3 pm Pay: $100/day (Mon-Fri) Role Overview The Camp Creative Arts Instructor is central to SOTA’s mission, using their artistic gifts to disciple, inspire, and equip youth within a Christ-centered creative environment. This role goes beyond teaching technique. It is about stewarding creativity authentically in a way that reflects God’s character, helping students grow in skill and confidence as they discover their identity in Christ and His heart for them. Instructors are called to model what it looks like to pursue excellence without losing authenticity, guiding students to develop their talents with purpose, integrity, and faith. This role is best suited for artists who feel called to invest in the next generation by modeling excellence, integrity, and Christ-centered values through their craft. Areas Needed (but not limited to): Dance (various) Music (vocal, songwriting) Theatre (acting, improv, spoken word) Visual Arts (painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpting, etc) Key Responsibilities Design and lead an engaging, age-appropriate class within your art form Cultivate a safe, encouraging, and Christ-centered learning environment Guide students in stewarding their talents with authenticity, not comparison or performance-driven pressure Teach with excellence while fostering creativity, self-expression, and collaboration Support students across varying skill levels with patience and intentionality Start and end sessions on time in alignment with the program schedule Collaborate with leadership and volunteers to ensure a smooth and organized experience A Class Support Volunteer may be available with materials, setup, and student needs, allowing instructors to remain focused on teaching and mentorship. Alignment with SOTA’s Mission and Values Camp Creative Arts Instructors are expected to: Model Christ-centered values in speech, conduct, and teaching Encourage students to embrace and steward their unique creative voice authentically Honor the dignity, creativity, and individuality of each student Help cultivate an environment marked by faith, excellence, authenticity, and care Partner with SOTA leadership to support both artistic and spiritual growth in students Ideal Qualities Demonstrated skill in a specific art form, with teaching and/or mentoring experience (formal or informal) A genuine passion for working with youth and developing creative potential Servant-hearted, dependable, and mission-aligned Comfortable leading within a Christ-centered environment