Afterschool Creative Writing and Art Assistant

We are seeking a creative and dependable instructor to join our afterschool program at PS166. Youll lead Creative Writing on Mondays and Jr. Poets on Thursdays then support the lead instructor in an art class on Fridays.

In Creative Writing students will explore imagination self-expression and storytelling through writing prompts games and engaging exercises. Youll help them build foundational writing skills while encouraging their own ideas and voices.

In Jr. Poets students will discover rhythm rhyme and playful ways to express themselves. Activities may include read-alouds haikus shape poems hands-on writing prompts and opportunities to share their work in a warm supportive setting.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan and lead engaging age-appropriate Creative Writing and Jr. Poets lessons.
• Create a welcoming environment where students feel comfortable sharing their ideas and work.
• Adapt activities for students with different writing abilities and levels of confidence.
• Support the lead art instructor with student projects classroom management materials setup and cleanup on Fridays.
• Take attendance and communicate with the site team about student and class needs.

This is you:

• You enjoy helping children find their voices through writing and creative play.
• You can make storytelling and poetry approachable for young students.
• Youre patient organized reliable and comfortable leading a classroom.
• Youre happy to take a supporting role during Fridays art class.

The Schedule

• Monday 2:404:20 PM: Creative Writing Lead
• Thursday 2:404:20 PM: Jr. Poets Lead
• Friday 2:404:20 PM: Art Assistant

The Location

PS166 The Richard Rodgers School of the Arts and Technology
132 W 89th St New York NY 10024

The Application Process

Please apply with your resume (or send an email to ) and tell us about your experience teaching or leading writing activities for children. Wed also love to hear about a writing or poetry activity you would be excited to bring to class.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school afterschool program camp childcare or similar setting.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and lead age-appropriate activities.
• Reliable availability on Mondays Thursdays and Fridays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching creative writing poetry literacy or a related subject.
• Experience managing a classroom of elementary-aged students.
• Interest or experience in visual arts.

Lead instructor compensation (Monday and Thursday): $30$35 per hour depending on experience.

Art assistant compensation (Friday): $25$30 per hour depending on experience.

Join a supportive team that gives students room to create experiment and express themselves.

Required Experience:

Junior IC