Writing Instructor
About The Position
The TEAK Fellowship is seeking an experienced middle or high school-level instructor to teach Writing to TEAK Fellows in 7th grade. Instructors will work collaboratively as part of a team responsible for providing the curriculum structure. Teachers will teach approximately 12-15 students on Tuesdays or Thursdays during the 12-week Fall semester (Sep 15 - Dec 10, 2026). Classes run from 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM. Instructors are needed at all our locations in Manhattan, Bronx, and Queens. Please indicate in your cover letter what site is preferred. The TEAK Fellowship is a ten-year enrichment program that offers New York City students from under-resourced communities intensive after-school and summer academic classes, transformational cultural experiences, secondary school, and college guidance, a vibrant internship program, and a robust support system. TEAK students earn admission/financial aid at our Nation’s most prestigious academic institutions and graduate from them determined to make an impact on communities in need of their contributions and leadership.
Requirements
- Experienced middle or high school-level instructor.
- US citizen or have a valid work visa.
Responsibilities
- Teach 1 section of Writing to 7th graders and/or 8th graders for 12 weeks from September - December 2026.
- Provide 70 mins of instruction between 4:45-6:15 pm each Tuesday or Thursday (exact dates TBD).
- Use Google Classroom and assign up to 1 hour of homework weekly.
- Collect and grade Fellow homework weekly.
- Attend pre- semester new instructor meeting.
- Attend 30 min weekly planning meeting.
- Provide midterm and final grades, including writing student comments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
