Alaska Humanities Forum-posted 4 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Anchorage, AK
11-50 employees

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.

  • 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.
  • Passion for youth storytelling
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Commitment to equitable and inclusive practices in youth engagement and education
  • Ability to drive a personal vehicle preferred
  • Candidates for the position will have a High School Diploma or GED
  • 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.
  • Temporary employees are non-exempt employees hired for a specific period of time on an 'as needed' basis.
  • A temporary employee will receive only those benefits required by law.
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