Creative Writing Workshop Assistant

Writopia Lab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Writopia Lab in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking Assistant Instructors to support workshop Instructors, help shepherd kids between schools and our Park Slope lab, and foster a warm, creative learning environment.

This in-person role offers flexible afternoon and weekend hours, with pay at $25/hr for teaching tasks and $17/hr for administrative duties, and a chance to inspire young writers through hands-on activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to reliably and consistently commute to workshop location.
• Flexibility with work responsibilities; willingness to jump in as needed.
• Desire and ability to commit to schedule of assigned workshops and school pickups.
• Love of creative writing.

Responsibilities

• Follow the lead of the Instructor, supporting as needs emerge during workshop.
• Pick up school-age writers from school locations and walk them to our Park Slope lab location.
• Engage with young writers on a group and individual basis; encourage setting and achieving writing goals in a fun and productive way.
• Foster an encouraging, collaborative, safe workshop environment where young writers feel comfortable expressing themselves.

Job description

Writopia Lab in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking Assistant Instructors to support workshop Instructors, help shepherd kids between schools and our Park Slope lab, and foster a warm, creative learning environment.

This in-person role offers flexible afternoon and weekend hours, with pay at $25/hr for teaching tasks and $17/hr for administrative duties, and a chance to inspire young writers through hands-on activities.