Job Opportunities at the Center
At the Arvada Center, we truly love what we do. If you're looking for a meaningful career in the arts and humanities, check out the job opportunities listed below.
Apply for any of these positions by sending a resume and cover letter to jobs@arvadacenter.org with the title of the job in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
The Arvada Center is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, neurotype, national origin, genetic information, disability or any other status protected by state or local law. Candidates from historically excluded communities are especially encouraged to apply.
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Open Positions
Teaching Assistant for Camps
Reporting to the Assistant Education Director, the Teaching Assistant supports camp instructors in the implementation of hands-on, developmentally appropriate lesson plans in camps. Teaching Assistants also support summer camp instructors with classroom management and in creating inclusive and nurturing learning environments. Teaching Assistants are scheduled for half-day or full-day shifts between the hours of 9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday throughout the spring break camp week (March 23-27) and for half or full-day shifts on varying weeks throughout the ten weeks of summer camp programming spanning early June through mid-August.
This is a part-time, nonexempt position earning $16.50-17.00 per hour and is eligible for paid sick leave.
Applications accepted until March 16, 2026.
One-on-one Aide for Summer Camp Students
Reporting to the Patron Experience and Volunteer Manager, the One-on-One Aide assists students ages 5-15 with cognitive, developmental, and/or physical disabilities, as well as neurodivergent students and diverse learners who need general support, in performing and visual arts summer camp programming at the Arvada Center. One-on-one aides also support summer camp instructors in creating inclusive and nurturing learning environments. One-on-One Aides are scheduled from 9:00-4:00 Monday-Friday throughout the ten weeks of summer camp programming spanning early June through mid-August.
This is a part-time, nonexempt position earning $35.00 per hour and is eligible for paid sick leave.
Applications accepted until March 13, 2026.
Dance Instructor / Choreographer
The Arvada Center Dance Program seeks Dance Instructors for students ages 3-6, 6-18, and adults 19-55 for all class levels (beginning through advanced) in any or all of the following subject areas: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-hop.
Dance classes will be assigned based on experience, with syllabus provided by Dance Program Manager. Instructors will have the opportunity to choreograph class performances for Seasonal Concerts as needed.
This is a part-time, nonexempt position earning $24- $30 per hour and is eligible for paid sick leave.
Applications accepted until March 1, 2026.
Drama/Musical Theatre Instructor
Reporting to the Director of Education, the Drama/Musical Theatre Instructor serves as the lead instructor of Spring Session Classes and Spring Break Camp for students aged 5-8, 9-12, and/or teens. Instructors are responsible for designing lesson plans and curriculum according to either proposed or pre-determined class themes and content areas.
Spring Session consists of 1.5-2 hour evening classes from March 16 to May 22, 2026. Spring Break Camp will be taught the week of March 23-27, 2026, from 1 pm-4 pm.
This is a part-time, nonexempt position earning $27.00 - $34.00 per hour and is eligible for paid sick time.
Applications accepted until February 15, 2026.
