Teaching Artist Assistant

2 weeks ago


New York, United States 92nd Street Y Full time
Teaching Artist Assistant - Literature and Creative Written Arts ID 2024-1966 Position Type Per Diem Job Summary

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' Assistants 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' Assistants will be responsible for supporting and collaborating with their assigned Teaching Artist in developing and leading all lessons for their respective cohorts. Teaching Artists' Assistants will also be responsible for leading and facilitating the lunchtime conversation between the students and a visiting author.

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 Artist Assistants who are available to teach in-person in NYC.

Job Responsibilities Include
  • Support the lead Teaching Artist in carrying out lesson plans and facilitating workshops.
  • Provide additional support and assistance to students and help foster a creative and nurturing learning environment for all students.
  • Guide students through a weekly lunchtime conversation with a visiting teaching artist.
  • Collaborate with assigned Teaching Artist.
Experience, Education, & Skills Desired
  • Prior experience in English Language Arts / Creative Writing classroom or afterschool settings at the high school level.
  • Prior experience in a workshop setting.
  • A degree or working towards a degree in creative writing, literature, education or related field is preferred.
  • Strong content knowledge in literature, especially the genre they will assist in (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.
Work Environment & Requirements
  • 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

$25/hour.



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