Summer Writing Camp Activity Teaching Asst, Warner

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

5d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree and less than 1 year of experience required
• English classroom teaching or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Instruction for writing, speaking, listening required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education/Teaching English preferred
• Teaching English preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead camp activities: Whole group activities including: Icebreakers; daily writing reflections; writing exercises on genre (e.g., 2-voice poetry), composition (e.g., dialogue), setting goals, choosing a book title and book cover design; writing author bios for the book which will be published after camp concludes.
• Leading /participating in additional activities – improv workshop, creating book covers, prophetic prose poetry, open mic practice, individual writing conferences
• Preparing writers for the open mic on the last day of camp – choosing the piece they will read aloud, coaching on public speaking, establishing the order of readers
• Preparing for camp: Schedule of activities, responsibilities, assembling swag bags, ordering snacks
• Camp orientation: Welcome students, establishing camp norms and procedures; tour of building, introduce camp theme.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree