Education Unlimited
Creative Writing Instructor for Summer Camp 2024
Education Unlimited, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Education Unlimited provides academic summer camps & pre-college summer programs for students entering grades 4-12. Our summer programs include public speaking camps, college admissions prep programs, science camps, summer acting camp, writing camps, computer camp, leadership camp, video production camp, and college tours.OPEN POSITIONS:Available Sessions:Average Class Size:
6 - 10 studentsJuly 14 - 19: Georgetown - Emerging Writers Gr 7-9July 21 - 26: UCLA - A+ Summer Middle School Gr. 6-8July 21 - 26: Stanford - Emerging Writers Gr 7-9July 22 - 26: Online - Emerging Writers 10-12July 28 - Aug 2: Stanford - A+ Summer Middle SchoolJuly 28 - Aug 1: UCLA - Emerging Writers Gr 7-9July 28 - Aug 1: UCLA - Emerging Writers Gr 5-6Aug 4 - Aug 9: Stanford - Emerging Writers Gr 7-9Flights, housing, meals provided plus salary.On-Campus Instructors:
These are residential positions and teachers will be provided with room and board in the university residence halls. Some limited commuter positions may also be available for local instructors.There are 3 writing courses available:
Instructors will be hired to teach one or more of these writing courses. Please indicate on the application which courses you are interested in teaching:A+ Summer Middle School (Middle School Reading/Writing):
A+ Summer Middle School immerses rising 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students in an environment that encourages critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and collaboration...Emerging Writers 4-6 Grade: (Creative Writing for students entering grades 4-6)
Emerging Writers Institute is a unique opportunity for rising 4th-6th graders to enhance their creative writing skills through engaging writing exercises...Emerging Writers 7-9 Grade: (Creative Writing for students entering grades 7-9)
Emerging Writers Institute is a unique opportunity for rising 7th - 9th graders to explore creative writing...Emerging Writers 10-12: (Creative Writing for students entering grades 10-12)
Rising 10th-12th graders experience a unique curriculum designed to develop and support students’ imaginative writing...Job Description:The primary responsibility of the Writing Instructor will be to guide students through the Education Unlimited writing curriculum. Class sizes are kept purposefully small (average 6-8 students) to allow teachers the ability to provide personalized attention and feedback...On-Campus Additional Duties:In addition to teaching responsibilities, on-campus instructors should be available and willing to assist the camp director with active supervision, recreational activities, and some administrative tasks...Qualifications:3+ years’ experience teaching writing at the high school or college level (for high school programs).3+ years’ experience teaching writing at the elementary, middle school, or high school level (for middle school programs).Bachelor's degree required; MFA preferred.Ability to teach various genres preferred.Publications and knowledge about the publication process are preferred.A calm and professional demeanor.The willingness and ability to work long hours.Self-motivation and follow-through.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong people skills.A passion for education and writing.
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6 - 10 studentsJuly 14 - 19: Georgetown - Emerging Writers Gr 7-9July 21 - 26: UCLA - A+ Summer Middle School Gr. 6-8July 21 - 26: Stanford - Emerging Writers Gr 7-9July 22 - 26: Online - Emerging Writers 10-12July 28 - Aug 2: Stanford - A+ Summer Middle SchoolJuly 28 - Aug 1: UCLA - Emerging Writers Gr 7-9July 28 - Aug 1: UCLA - Emerging Writers Gr 5-6Aug 4 - Aug 9: Stanford - Emerging Writers Gr 7-9Flights, housing, meals provided plus salary.On-Campus Instructors:
These are residential positions and teachers will be provided with room and board in the university residence halls. Some limited commuter positions may also be available for local instructors.There are 3 writing courses available:
Instructors will be hired to teach one or more of these writing courses. Please indicate on the application which courses you are interested in teaching:A+ Summer Middle School (Middle School Reading/Writing):
A+ Summer Middle School immerses rising 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students in an environment that encourages critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and collaboration...Emerging Writers 4-6 Grade: (Creative Writing for students entering grades 4-6)
Emerging Writers Institute is a unique opportunity for rising 4th-6th graders to enhance their creative writing skills through engaging writing exercises...Emerging Writers 7-9 Grade: (Creative Writing for students entering grades 7-9)
Emerging Writers Institute is a unique opportunity for rising 7th - 9th graders to explore creative writing...Emerging Writers 10-12: (Creative Writing for students entering grades 10-12)
Rising 10th-12th graders experience a unique curriculum designed to develop and support students’ imaginative writing...Job Description:The primary responsibility of the Writing Instructor will be to guide students through the Education Unlimited writing curriculum. Class sizes are kept purposefully small (average 6-8 students) to allow teachers the ability to provide personalized attention and feedback...On-Campus Additional Duties:In addition to teaching responsibilities, on-campus instructors should be available and willing to assist the camp director with active supervision, recreational activities, and some administrative tasks...Qualifications:3+ years’ experience teaching writing at the high school or college level (for high school programs).3+ years’ experience teaching writing at the elementary, middle school, or high school level (for middle school programs).Bachelor's degree required; MFA preferred.Ability to teach various genres preferred.Publications and knowledge about the publication process are preferred.A calm and professional demeanor.The willingness and ability to work long hours.Self-motivation and follow-through.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong people skills.A passion for education and writing.
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