Creative Writing Teacher (Volunteer)

About the role

Mentor A Promise is seeking a passionate and collaborative Creative Writing Teacher to support students and creative volunteers through engaging, trauma-informed creative writing education and literary mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support Creative writing fundamentals
• Story structure and narrative development
• Poetry and literary expression
• Fiction and memoir writing
• Character and dialogue development
• Reflective and imaginative writing
• Writing exercises and creative projects
• Guide and support Student writing projects
• Poetry and prose development
• Personal and imaginative storytelling
• Writing workshops and peer feedback
• Creative experimentation and literary exploration
• Collaborative storytelling and publication projects
• Support developing writers and creative volunteers
• Literary voice and confidence-building
• Portfolio and writing sample development
• Constructive feedback and revision practices
• Creative and intellectual growth
• Individual and collaborative writing projects
• Introduce and support learning involving Writing and revision practices
• Literary techniques and storytelling methods
• Creative workflows and writing routines
• Help writers grow through exposure to both foundational and contemporary literary approaches
• Support a culture of continuous literary learning by helping
• Expand storytelling and writing skills
• Explore workshops and guest learning opportunities
• Encourage portfolio and literary identity development
• Identify pathways toward publication, writing programs, certifications, and continued literary learning when available
• Foster curiosity, imagination, and lifelong writing practice
• Collaborate closely with PromiseStudios creative teams
• PromisePress and publishing teams
• PromiseVoice editorial teams
• Educational leadership
• Creative volunteers
• Youth programming staff
• Support writing connected to MAP storytelling initiatives
• Literary and educational media
• Publishing and children’s books
• Podcasts and creative campaigns
• Youth-led storytelling and creative expression

Qualifications

• We welcome applicants from diverse literary and creative backgrounds.
• Helpful experience may include Creative writing, Poetry or fiction, Literary arts, Publishing or editorial work, Storytelling, Journalism or communications, Writing instruction, Arts or literacy education, Strong candidates often demonstrate Literary and storytelling ability, Communication and mentorship skills, Collaboration and patience, Passion for literacy and youth development, Commitment to accessible and trauma-informed learning practices
• Experience with creative writing, literary instruction, or publishing is highly valued.

Why This Role Matters

Writing gives language to imagination and voice to experience. This role helps young people—and the creatives who support them—grow not only as writers, but as storytellers, thinkers, and lifelong learners.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and submit Resume, Writing samples or literary portfolio, Brief statement of interest Please share experience involving Creative writing or literary arts, Teaching or mentorship, Publishing or storytelling, Youth engagement or literacy development