Writers’ Room Program Assistant: Writing Tutor & Equity Advocate

826-Boston; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

826 Boston seeks a dynamic Writers’ Room Program Assistant to support students in grades 7-12 through writing tutoring, clubs, and publishing projects. The role emphasizes literacy development, equity, and culturally responsive strategies.

The position requires in-person hours with some remote Fridays, and teamwork with the Writers’ Room Manager to foster student empowerment and community in a trauma-sensitive learning environment in Dorchester, MA.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching/tutoring writing to students grades 7-12 in an urban setting.
• Ability to work with ELLs, neurodivergent youth, and immigrant communities.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed educational practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide writing tutoring during individual conferences, small-group visits, and whole-class visits.
• Develop and lead programming such as clubs and workshops.
• Support social-emotional learning through writing.
• Create monthly progress newsletters and share highlights.
• Coordinate Writers’ Room volunteers and manage communications.
• Assist with data collection and reporting for program evaluation.
• Support publishing-project design, manuscript layout, and release events.
• Support Student Editorial Board in content, design, and title selection.
• Communicate progress to staff supervisor and seek guidance as needed.

Skills

Writing tutoring

Communication skills

Organization

Google Apps

Creole languages

Trauma-informed practice

Team collaboration

STEM tutoring

Tools

Salesforce

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

826 Boston seeks a dynamic Writers’ Room Program Assistant to support students in grades 7-12 through writing tutoring, clubs, and publishing projects. The role emphasizes literacy development, equity, and culturally responsive strategies.

The position requires in-person hours with some remote Fridays, and teamwork with the Writers’ Room Manager to foster student empowerment and community in a trauma-sensitive learning environment in Dorchester, MA.