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Creative Writing Summer Camp Teaching Assistant

Stories Matter Foundation
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Title: Creative Writing Summer Camp Teaching Assistant 

Reports to: Curriculum Coordinator

Working hours: 1 week long, 3 hours per day; 5 camps will run in June/July 2025:

  • Fiction (4th-5th grade): June 23 – 27, 2025, 9am-12pm
  • Art & Writing (7th-11th): July 7 – 11, 2025, 9am-12pm
  • General Creative Writing (9th-12th): July 14 – 18, 2025, 9am-12pm
  • Fiction (6th-8th): July 21 – 25, 2025, 9am-12pm
  • Prose, Poetry, & Memories (9th-12th): July 28 – Aug. 1, 2025, 1pm-4pm

Job type: Summer, temporary

Physical location: In person at our studio: 4043 N. Ravenswood, #222, Chicago, IL 60613

Compensation: $400 per camp


 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Lead Instructor with organizing and delivering creative writing lessons, leading small group activities/discussions as needed
  • Provide individualized support to students as they brainstorm, outline, and develop their stories, poems, and/or other writing projects
  • Foster an inclusive, respectful, and community-centered environment for students to express themselves and share their writing
  • Assist in setting up and managing camp materials and supplies
  • Provide support for an end-of-week showcase where students celebrate their writing
  • Help manage classroom dynamics and ensure that students follow camp guidelines
  • Maintain open communication with Lead Instructor, Stories Matter Foundation staff, and parents to ensure a positive experience for all participants


 

Qualifications:

  • Enthusiasm for creative writing and a strong interest in working with youth
  • Previous experience in teaching, tutoring, or working with children in a camp or educational setting is a plus
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and 22 (the position is grant-funded with age restrictions)
  • Background check required


 

To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to info@storystudiochicago.org with your interest in the position, relevant experience, 2 professional references, and any preferences for specific camps/dates 

Deadline: Rolling until filled