Amazing Athletes Afterschool Poetry Instructor

Amazing Athletes; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 41.328 - 48.216; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Compensation of $30-35 per hour

Supportive and dynamic work environment

Opportunity for personal and professional growth

Zusammenfassung

An educational organization in New York is seeking a thoughtful Poetry & Creative Writing Instructor for its afterschool program at PS166. This part-time position involves leading engaging poetry activities tailored for K-5 students, fostering creativity and expression. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in creative writing and experience working with children. The role requires availability on Thursdays and Fridays, starting September 4th for the 2025-26 school year, with compensation ranging from $30-35 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifikationen

• Strong creative writing or poetry background is essential.
• Experience in educational or mentoring capacity with children.
• Ability to create and guide age-appropriate writing prompts.

Aufgaben

• Lead fun and accessible poetry activities for young learners.
• Encourage student self-expression through writing.
• Help students create poetry books or presentations.

Kenntnisse

Experience working with students

Creative writing background

Teaching children

Ausbildung

Bachelor's program in Education, Literature, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a thoughtful and imaginative Poetry & Creative Writing Instructor for our afterschool program at PS166! This position is perfect for someone who believes in the power of words and wants to help K-5 students express themselves through poetry, journaling, and creative storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fun and accessible poetry and writing activities tailored for young learners
• Encourage students to explore rhyme, rhythm, and voice while building confidence as writers
• Plan creative prompts and group sharing circles that invite self-expression
• Help students create poetry books, zines, or presentations to proudly share with families
• Collaborate with admin and complete all digital reporting tasks

This is You

• Experience working with students, preferably elementary age
• Strong background in creative writing, poetry, or literature
• Experience teaching or mentoring children in writing
• Encouraging, warm, and full of creative ideas
• Great classroom presence and ability to inspire budding writers

Schedule

• Day: Thursday & Friday (part-time availability)
• Time: 2:40 PM - 5:40 PM (broken into two sessions: early session 2:40 PM-4:20 PM and late session 4:20 PM-5:40 PM)
• Season begins September 4th, however we are looking for candidates who can commit for the full 2025-26 school year

Location

• PS 166 The Richard Rodgers School of The Arts and Technology
• 132 W. 89th Street, New York, NY 10024

Join our team and make a positive impact on the youth! We look forward to receiving your application.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Education, Literature, or a related field
• Strong creative writing or poetry background
• Experience working with children in an educational or mentoring capacity
• Ability to create and guide age-appropriate writing prompts
• Enthusiastic, supportive, and creative teaching style

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum development
• Experience leading writing workshops based classes for youth
• Passion for youth storytelling and community-based writing

Benefits

• Compensation: $30-35 per hour, depending on experience
• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to empowering the next generation
• Grow personally and professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment
• Enjoy the unique opportunity to combine your expertise with creative teaching methodologies