Story Works Teaching Fellow

Alaska Humanities Forum•Anchorage, AK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Teaching Fellows with the Story Works program are dedicated to creating safe, supportive spaces where Alaskan youth can explore and share their stories. Fellows guide students through two-week storytelling workshops and help foster connection and self-expression. The Alaska Humanities Forum is seeking a motivated individual to join the Teaching Fellows team. Fellows collaborate to lead Story Works programming, serve as role models for students, and represent the program and the Forum within the Anchorage School District. The ideal candidate will have experience with Story Works or similar programming and a passion for education or positive youth development. About the Alaska Humanities Forum (AKHF): The Alaska Humanities Forum connects Alaskans through stories, ideas and experiences that inspire understanding and strengthen community. We believe many of the challenges facing our communities are rooted in a lack of connection, understanding, and communication. Using the humanities - literature and storytelling, history, art, music, philosophy, our shared cultural heritage - we design and facilitate experiences that help Alaskans better understand themselves, one another, and the world around them. We offer different programming to meet our mission: Community Conversations gather Alaskans with diverse perspectives to talk about challenging issues and build trust; Cultural Competency programs help educators and other people-serving professionals develop culturally responsive practices; Leadership Development programs cultivate agency and empathetic leadership among community-minded Alaskans; Storytelling programs uplift storytellers and amplify stories that deepen our understanding of ourselves and our state; Youth Empowerment programs support young people in building confident identities, cultural grounding, and supportive networks; and Grants invest in Alaskans’ efforts to strengthen our communities. Founded in 1972, the Alaska Humanities Forum is one of 56 state and territorial councils supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Requirements

Passion for youth storytelling
Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to equitable and inclusive practices in youth engagement and education
Will be expected to be onsite at Anchorage School District schools.
Candidates for the position will have a High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience with Story Works or similar programming
Passion for education or positive youth development
Ability to drive a personal vehicle preferred.
Self-starter who shows initiative and is eager to support youth as they explore their stories
Professional and able to work in support of youth while also respecting adult-youth boundaries.
Strong work ethic and ability to multitask.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build trust and maintain relationships with partners and volunteers.

Responsibilities

Facilitate two week Story Telling Workshops with the support of other Teaching Fellows and program staff
Build supportive relationships with students as they explore and share their own stories
Support volunteer involvement including outreach for Story Coaching days and the general sharing of information related to future volunteer opportunities.
Support the preparation of necessary workshop materials including student booklets, program promotional materials or student stickers.
Support implementation of Story Works essay writing workshops
Support the creation of a space for youth resilience building, healthy social connections, and strengthening relationships with trusted adults.