Music Instructors
Appel Farm Arts Camp seeks knowledgeable Music Instructors!
Instructors needed for: Guitar, Bass, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, and Percussion (both kit drum and classical).
Appel Farm offers staff a unique and rewarding summer job, living and working with young artists and arts educators from around the world, gaining valuable teaching experience, participating in camp activities, trips, and campfires, and becoming a part of a vibrant, creative community!
Appel Farm is a community of staff and campers unlike any other, and year after year, our staff tell us the same thing- this is the hardest job they’ve ever loved. Join us in growing creativity among young people, cultivating authentic joy, and co-creating a space where every identity is valued.
We are a trans-affirming, queer-inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly, and racially-conscious community.
Pay ranges vary based on position- most salaries fall between $350-$450 per week, depending on exact qualifications, additional training or certification, and previous years on staff at Appel Farm. Lifeguarding, driving the 15-passenger van, and Camp Prep/Camp Closing work will earn additional stipends. Payment for Staff Training week as well as any required, synchronous pre-camp meetings are included in salaries. Housing provided, local commute possible.
Fast Facts:
- Short or split contracts available- commit to anywhere from 2-6 weeks between June 21 - August 6
- Flexible housing arrangements depending on roleDaycare provided for children ages ages 0-7).
- Tuition discounts available with Rowan College of South Jersey and Widener University Graduate School
- Make connections with other artists and young professionals from all over the country and the world!
- Co-teach with experienced Lead Instructors and Department Heads as mentors and support!
- Classes focused on exploration and experimentation rather than perfection or technical expertise
- 40 minutes from Philadelphia and the New Jersey Shore (Atlantic City, Ocean City, Cape May), 2.5 hours from NYC and DC
- Lifeguard and/or Mental Health First Aid certifications provided at no cost to you