WritersCorps teaching artists carry on a strong tradition of American writers serving their communities. Learn more in this 6-minute video.

WritersCorps offers low-income youth opportunities to write, publish and perform through workshops and events. WritersCorps teaching artists serve three years, are part of a group that meets often, receive extensive professional development training, and are paid summers for teaching-related writing projects.

What WritersCorps Teaching Artists Do

In addition to teaching classes, teaching artists work collaboratively to:

• Design and implement creative writing curriculum tailored to specific youth populations
• Help develop publications featuring student writing
• Provide tutoring and create other site-based programs
• Document and evaluate WritersCorps’ impact within its communities
• Create and support city-wide youth events and performances

Requirements

Applicants must have at minimum:

• 2 years teaching literary arts to youth (ages 6-22)
• 1 year of community work with communities in need
• Evidence of literary accomplishment
• BA or experiential equivalent

Compensation

$25.00 per hour plus health care allowance for up to 28 hours per week

Time Commitment

• Teaching artists serve 3 years
• Schedules are variable, depending on the sites  (in-school, after-school, etc)
• Teaching artists work an average of 25 hours a week
• Teaching artists attend 3-hour staff meetings twice a month, as well as a monthly professional development class

Application Timeline

Applications for the 2009 school year are closed at this time. WritersCorps teaching artists applications are generally available in May for positions starting in the fall.