Kids' Creative Writing Coach (After-School)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Teaching pay $25/hr

Admin pay $17/hr

Job summary

Writopia Lab in Park Slope, Brooklyn, seeks Assistant Instructors to support workshop instructors, help pick up students after school, and guide young writers in creative expression. This is an in-person role with after-school and weekend workshops, and summer programs.

You will engage with students, assist in group and one-on-one activities, and help maintain a warm, encouraging, and productive writing lab.

Qualifications

• Love of creative writing and ability to inspire young writers.
• Experience working with youth is preferred.
• Ability to reliably commute to Park Slope location.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead instructor during workshops.
• Escort students from school to the Park Slope lab location.
• Engage with writers in group and individual settings to set/write goals.
• Foster a supportive, safe, and encouraging workshop environment.

Skills

Creative writing

Youth work experience

Reliable commute

Job description

Writopia Lab in Park Slope, Brooklyn, seeks Assistant Instructors to support workshop instructors, help pick up students after school, and guide young writers in creative expression. This is an in-person role with after-school and weekend workshops, and summer programs.

You will engage with students, assist in group and one-on-one activities, and help maintain a warm, encouraging, and productive writing lab.