Student Newsroom Mentor – Middle School Newspaper

The Grosse Pointe Public School System; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

The Grosse Pointe Public School System seeks a Middle School Newspaper Advisor to guide students through brainstorming, writing, editing, and publishing a school newspaper, in print or digital formats. You will supervise meetings, teach journalism practices, and foster student voice, creativity, and collaboration.

This contract position supports curriculum-aligned, district-approved activities, emphasizing responsible reporting and age-appropriate content for a middle school audience, with

Responsibilities

• Supervise and facilitate newspaper club meetings.
• Guide students in brainstorming story ideas, conducting interviews, writing articles, and editing content.
• Support students in designing, organizing, and publishing the school newspaper in print or digital format.
• Teach students appropriate journalistic practices, including accuracy, proofreading, responsible reporting, and respect for others.
• Establish deadlines and help students stay organized to meet publication goals.
• Ensure newspaper content is appropriate for a middle school audience and aligns with district policies.
• Encourage student participation, teamwork, creativity, and ownership of the publication.

Job description

The Grosse Pointe Public School System seeks a Middle School Newspaper Advisor to guide students through brainstorming, writing, editing, and publishing a school newspaper, in print or digital formats. You will supervise meetings, teach journalism practices, and foster student voice, creativity, and collaboration.

This contract position supports curriculum-aligned, district-approved activities, emphasizing responsible reporting and age-appropriate content for a middle school audience, with