Creative Writing Instructor

Job Summary:

We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Creative Writing Instructor to guide students in developing their unique voices and storytelling skills. The ideal candidate will be a skilled writer with teaching experience who can foster creativity, build confidence, and teach the fundamentals of compelling written expression across multiple genres.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging creative writing lessons for students of various ages and skill levels.
• Teach narrative structure, character development, dialogue, poetry, descriptive writing, and other key elements of creative writing.
• Encourage students to explore a range of genres including fiction, poetry, memoir, and drama.
• Provide individualized feedback and revision strategies to help students strengthen their writing.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and imaginative classroom environment.
• Facilitate writing workshops, group critiques, and publishing or performance opportunities where applicable.
• Track student progress and communicate with parents/guardians or program staff as needed.
• Stay current with trends in literature, youth writing, and creative teaching methods.

Qualifications:

• Strong portfolio of creative writing work (published work is a plus).
• Teaching or mentoring experience, particularly with youth or teen programs.
• Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to inspire students and create a safe space for creative expression.
• Familiarity with digital writing tools and online instruction platforms (if applicable).

Location: Utica Community School , Oakbrook, 12060 Greenway, Sterling Hts, MI 48312 
Start Date: 11/2/2026
End Date: 11/30/2026
Day(s): Monday
Time: 4 pm - 5 pm
Age or Grade: 2nd-6th