About the Role
WITS Writers are professional writers, poets, spoken word artists, and all those who share their love of creative writing instruction. Writers engage in long and short-term residencies in K-12 schools paired with the classroom teacher to bring creative experiences to students. Writers also lead writing residencies in community spaces such as libraries, hospitals, community centers, and after-school programs. Residencies generally culminate in year-end student publications to memorialize and celebrate student work.
Requirements
Writers are required to attend a minimum of 10 hours of professional development workshops, as well as planning meetings with teachers or WITS staff. WITS Writers generally teach 2 to 6 hours per week in a given school year, and have the opportunity to work in Creative Writing Camp placements throughout the summer months. We are also actively seeking bilingual writers who are comfortable teaching in languages other than English; Spanish instruction preferred.
Apply to teach with Writers in the Schools in the 2022-2023 school year! Submit your application here: https://witshouston.formstack.com/forms/writer_application
About the Company
WITS is an equal opportunity employer. WITS’ policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.