Inspiring Creative Writing Instructor for Kids (Upper West Side)

Writopia Lab; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 34.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Writopia Lab on the Upper West Side in Manhattan is seeking experienced writing instructors to lead after-school and weekend workshops for kids and teens aged 7 to 18. Instructors deliver fun, structured writing sessions, balancing literary games with focused writing time and ongoing feedback.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree (MFA preferred), be able to commute reliably, and commit to the program.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MFA preferred.
• Ability to reliably and consistently commute to workshop locations.
• Desire and availability to commit to assigned workshops through the duration of the program.
• Enthusiasm for and experience working with youth.
• Experience mentoring youth and teens in creative writing required.
• Additional experience mentoring youth and teens in essay writing formats is a plus.
• Published fiction and/or poetry and/or produced plays preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead in-person writing workshops for small groups of kids or teens.
• Engage with young writers on group and individual basis; encourage setting and achieving writing goals.
• Foster a supportive, collaborative, safe workshop environment where writers feel comfortable expressing themselves.
• Navigate workshop dynamics ensuring writers of different abilities feel included and inspired.
• Provide strength-based feedback to writers regularly and complete end-of-trimester written feedback for families.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Conocimientos

Youth engagement

Reliable commuting

Program commitment

Enthusiasm for youth

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree

MFA preferred

Descripción del empleo

Writopia Lab on the Upper West Side in Manhattan is seeking experienced writing instructors to lead after-school and weekend workshops for kids and teens aged 7 to 18. Instructors deliver fun, structured writing sessions, balancing literary games with focused writing time and ongoing feedback.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree (MFA preferred), be able to commute reliably, and commit to the program.