Work at CAP

The arts have the power to inspire, unite and create change. Join the CAP team to support its mission to provide arts education that impacts children and young adults for the rest of their lives.

Art kids

Voted one of the best places to work in Jacksonville, CAP offers a culture of creativity and collaboration in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville.

Core Values

These values guide and drive CAP’s board, staff and teaching artists as they make decisions in their day-to-day work, both collectively and as individuals. They remind us what we hold as core to who we are at CAP, and help us work better together.
Color outside the lines.

Lead with purpose, act with courage and create with passion

  • Listen to understand all voices.
  • Challenge the status quo and embrace change.
  • Deliver our best in all we do.
Sing out loud.

Honor individual expression

  • Value authenticity.
  • Celebrate diverse perspectives and ideas.
  • Ensure safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces.
Maintain your creative spark.

Cultivate joy

  • Find fulfillment in all you do.
  • Express gratitude for each other.
  • Prioritize curiosity and growth.
Inspire every creative spirit.

Create lifelong transformation

  • Honor each other’s creative process.
  • Cultivate openness to ideas and outcomes.
  • Foster time and space for discovery.

Benefits

Full-Time Staff

CAP offers a flexible, family-friendly work schedule and generous time off, including 21 days of PTO and 24 paid holidays. All employees are eligible for an annual raise of up to 6% and bonus of 3%, as well as a professional development allowance to foster lifelong learning.  

We prioritize employees’ health and wellness by offering health, vision and dental insurance, an FSA plan and a monthly wellness credit to be used toward the fitness program of your choice. Employees are also eligible to participate in 403(b) – with a matching contribution of up to 3% – and student loan repayment/tuition reimbursement plans. 

After five years, and again after 10 years, employees are eligible for additional benefits. These include Free Fridays off each month; employer contributions to student loan repayment/tuition reimbursement plans; and increased wellness credits, dental and vision coverage, and professional development allowance. 

Benefits

Part-Time Teaching Artists

CAP’s part-time teaching artists are part of an engaged and supported student-centered team with vast educational experience. Teaching artists receive competitive hourly rates as well as paid planning, prep and meeting time. Teaching artists are also eligible for annual pay increases. In addition, every teaching artist has autonomy over their curriculum, following Florida School Standards. 

Full-Time Staff Openings

Board-Certified Music Therapist

As CAP’s Board-Certified Music Therapist, you’ll have the unique opportunity to create meaningful change in young lives through the therapeutic application of music. Through your expertise and compassion, you’ll guide students on a journey of inspiration and growth, using music as a powerful tool for emotional expression, development and academic learning.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the forefront of expanding CAP’s therapeutic services, implementing evidence-based music therapy interventions and building crucial partnerships within our school communities. This is not just a clinical position, it’s an opportunity to champion growth through music, inspire transformative change, and color outside the lines at the intersection of arts education and therapeutic services.

The position has an anticipated start date of June 1, 2025.

Click here to read the full job description and application instructions.

Part-Time Openings

Teaching Artists | 2024-2025 Academic Year

CAP is accepting applications for contract teaching artists in all arts disciplines that are both centered in strong artistic practice and have the desire to share the skills and knowledge of their art form with students and community members. Teaching artists are responsible for standards-based instruction of a visual or performing arts class. Candidates should have established classroom management and curriculum development skills specific to Title 1 schools and must be flexible, versatile and willing to pivot their teaching and plans as needed.

Click here to read the full job description and application instructions.

One-Day Camp Instructor | June 2025

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds through hands-on STEM activities? CAP is seeking enthusiastic instructors to lead an engaging one-day summer camp experience. This is your opportunity to spark curiosity and creativity in young learners while working collaboratively with fellow educators in a dynamic environment.

Four classroom instructors will lead activities at our summer camp at the Julington Creek Plantation Club House. This one-day opportunity allows you to share your passion for STEM education while creating memorable experiences for camp participants.

Click here to read the full job description and application instructions.

INTERNSHIPS

Special Projects Intern | Winter-Spring 2025

The Special Projects Intern will play a vital role in supporting CAP’s annual Visual and Performing Arts Showcases, the culminating events celebrating the creativity and achievements of CAP students. These high-profile events bring together students, families and the community to experience the transformative power of arts education.

This internship provides hands-on experience in event planning, logistics and arts administration. The intern will work closely with the Program Coordinator, Director of Programs and the CAP Program Team to ensure the success of our end-of-year Showcases.

The anticipated schedule is Feb. 11 – May 30.

View the full description and application instructions here.

For other job inquiries or interests, please submit your resume and a general application below.

CAP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Did you know that the arts support students’ social and emotional development, increase empathy, reduce intolerance and generate acceptance of others?

School partnerships with arts organizations can mitigate disparities in students’ arts learning opportunities and resources. Studies consistently demonstrate that the arts are intrinsically beneficial and an essential component of a well-rounded education. Learn more about #artsed by visiting capkids.org. #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax
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Through the generous sponsorship of PNC Bank, CAP partnered with MOSH today for an exciting and fun event! CAP families enjoyed an arts integrated celebration and exploration of science, nature and the St. John’s River. Through activities like storytelling, acting, making music and creating visual art, we celebrated our community’s most valuable resources, our children and our environment! Special thanks to our CAP team, volunteers and @thejessiejax @kidshopealliancejax @pncfoundation @stuartstotts @moshjax  #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #artsed ✨
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CAP instructs, instills and inspires through a variety of offerings including afterschool, school day and summer programs, cultural experiences, advocacy, community partnerships and professional development.

Through CAP programs, children and young adults receive quality, standards-based instruction in dance, media arts, music, theatre and visual arts. Learn more about our #artsed programs at capkids.org.
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"The most important thing I learned in my CAP class is to inspire other kids and follow your dreams." From students to stakeholders - the commitment to CAP’s long-running programs is due to the compelling nature of our curriculum, the quality of our local teaching artists and the desire of children and families to embrace education in the arts as a means of fostering true change in their lives. Learn more about our programs at capkids.org. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed
CAP’s vision is for Northeast Florida to lead the nation in providing essential and accessible arts education that recognizes, grows and amplifies every child’s unique skills and strengths. 

The driving force behind all CAP programs is the belief that the arts matter—they provide essential skills, like creative thinking, perseverance, teamwork and self-discipline that benefit all people in all areas of their lives. 
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Did you know? Arts learning improves cognitive development in children, including verbal communication attentions skills and memory retrieval that also apply to other subject areas. 

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