Writing Instructor for Summer Camp 2026

Education Unlimited • Palo Alto, CA

4d

About The Position

Education Unlimited® provides academic summer camps & pre-college summer programs for students entering grades 4-12. Our summer programs include public speaking camps, college admissions prep programs, science camps, summer acting camp, writing camps, computer camp, leadership camp, video production camp, and college tours.

The primary responsibility of the Writing Instructor will be to guide students through the Education Unlimited writing curriculum. Class sizes are kept purposefully small (average 6-8 students) to allow teachers the ability to really give students the personalized attention and feedback they need to grow as a writer and really love the art of writing. In addition to teaching, instructors will be responsible for assisting students as needed in one-on-one feedback sessions, and leading students in a showcase at the end of camp. Instructors will also be responsible for tracking student work and handing in any deliverables to the camp director and EU home office.

On-Campus Additional Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, on-campus instructors should be available and willing to assist the camp director with active supervision, recreational activities, and some administrative tasks. Instructors should be mature, reliable, and able to work well with fellow staffers. Instructors are also expected to act as mentors and will help lead field trips and guide students on excursions. With the support of the entire staff, instructors are responsible for the health and safety of students, in addition to fulfilling instructional objectives.

Requirements

• Significant writing experience
• Classroom management skills
• Supportive of student work
• Excited to help students improve their writing skills in the classroom and in feedback sessions
• 3+ years’ experience teaching writing at the high school or college level (for high school programs)
• 3+ years’ experience teaching writing at the elementary, middle school, or high school level (for middle school programs)
• Bachelor's degree required
• A calm and professional demeanor
• The willingness and ability to work long hours
• Self-motivation and follow-through
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong people skills
• A passion for education and writing

Nice To Haves

• MFA preferred
• Ability to teach various genres preferred
• Publications and knowledge about the publication process are preferred

Responsibilities

• Guide students through the Education Unlimited writing curriculum
• Assist students as needed in one-on-one feedback sessions
• Lead students in a showcase at the end of camp
• Track student work and handing in any deliverables to the camp director and EU home office
• Assist the camp director with active supervision, recreational activities, and some administrative tasks (on-campus)
• Act as mentors and will help lead field trips and guide students on excursions (on-campus)
• Responsible for the health and safety of students (on-campus)

Benefits

• On-campus positions are available at UCLA, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and Georgetown Universities. These are residential positions and teachers will be provided with room and board in the university residence halls.
• Some limited commuter positions may also be available for local instructors.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees