Renbrook School Summer Adventure is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Woodworking Instructor to lead our woodworking program for elementary and middle school campers. This is a full-time, seasonal position that offers a very competitive salary and the opportunity to teach hands-on woodworking skills in a fully equipped studio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach engaging, age-appropriate woodworking projects for campers in grades 1-8.
• Provide instruction on tool safety, woodworking techniques, and project assembly.
• Supervise and mentor campers to ensure a fun, educational, and safe environment.
• Manage and maintain the woodworking studio, tools, and materials.
• Work collaboratively with an assigned assistant to facilitate smooth class operations.
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs and skill levels of different age groups.
• Promote creativity, confidence, and problem-solving through hands-on projects.
• Follow all camp policies and safety guidelines.

This position is on-site at Renbrook School in West Hartford, CT, running from June 23 to August 1, 2025. If you are passionate about working with children and sharing your woodworking expertise, we encourage you to apply!

Why Join Us?

• Very competitive salary based on experience. 
• Work in a beautiful outdoor camp environment. 
• Be part of a fun, energetic, and dedicated summer camp team. 
• Tuition discount for enrolled staff children. 

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact this summer, apply today! Visit Renbrook School Summer Adventure Staff Page to submit your application. 

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Prior teaching experience working with children in an educational or camp setting.
• Strong background in woodworking with experience using hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to develop and lead structured, engaging woodworking lessons.
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to foster a positive learning environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the camp’s specialty program team.

About Renbrook School Summer Adventure

Founded in 1935, Renbrook School is a pre-eminent preschool through eighth grade co-educational independent day school located in West Hartford, Connecticut. The school enrolls 330 students from 30 cities and towns in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Renbrook experience is defined by a high degree of academic rigor, personalized attention as a result of small class sizes, a nurturing environment, and an emphasis on values and respect among members of a tight-knit community. Renbrook School is an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability or physical disability, including but not limited to blindness, veteran status, sexual orientation, and other protected classes. Renbrook School will make a reasonable accommodation to known disabilities of a qualified applicant or employee, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on its operation.

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