Teaching Artist - Literature and Creative Written Arts

92NY School Engagement in the Arts is one of New York City's largest community arts education providers, creating dynamic programs, performances and talks for thousands of K-12 students and their teachers each year across the boroughs.

We are currently seeking applications for Teaching Artists for our Summer 2024 Young Writers Workshop. 92NY's Young Writers Workshop gathers talented teen writers from all over the country for warm, supportive workshops in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry with some of NYC's best creative writing teachers. This summer, the Young Writers' Workshop will put high-school students, ages 15-18, at the center of the creative process. Led by experienced instructors who are also established authors, students will explore the originality of their own voices through a three-week, multi-genre intensive that combines close reading, guided exercises and creative problem-solving in a nurturing, inspiring environment.

Each cohort of students will be led by one teaching artist and one teaching artist's assistant. Teaching Artists will be responsible for developing all lessons for their respective cohorts as well as leading all morning and afternoon sessions in their respective week.

The Workshop will meet for three weeks in July and focus on one genre per week:

Poetry: July 8-12

Fiction: July 15-29

Creative Nonfiction: July 22-25

In the morning session (10 am-12 pm), two groups of 10-15 students read and discuss excerpts of celebrated works of literature then participate in writing exercises connected to their reading.

Roundtable workshops take place after lunch (1-3 pm). Each week will also feature a lunchtime meeting with a visiting author.

We are recruiting Teaching Artists who are available to teach in-person in NYC.

Lesson plan and create curriculum for a week-long seminar and workshop.
• Lead an in person, genre specific seminars and workshops at 92NY.
• Prepare students for a weekly lunchtime conversation with a visiting teaching artist.
• Collaborate with assigned Teaching Artist Assistant.

• Bachelor's degree in creative writing, literature, education or related field is preferred.
• Two years of English Language Arts / Creative Writing teaching experience in classroom or afterschool settings at the high school level.
• Strong content knowledge in literature, especially the genre they will teach, as well as a publication record: ideally one book or chapbook, published or under contract (please specify your publications in your resume).
• Passionate about teaching and creating warm, nurturing, and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate group decision-making; meticulous attention to detail; flexible.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

• Applicants should be available to participate in curriculum workshops in July 2024
• Available to work 10 am - 3 pm ET for a one to two week period from July 8 - 25.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should forward a resume and a cover letter.

Due to a high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact those applicants whose experience most aligns with the position profile.

Per Diem Compensation

$100/hour.