Writing Instructor

WRITING INSTRUCTOR

JOB TITLE: Writing Instructor

REPORT TO: Di rector of Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs

POSITION TYPE: S easonal part-time Autumn
FLSA: Exempt

SUMMARY: Oliver Scholars seeks a Writing instructor to plan and implement a curriculum for eighth-grade students. The instructor s primary objective is to prepare students to succeed academically at rigorous independent schools. Students should gain improved competency, skills, and habits of mind to excel. The instructor will assist the Admissions & Placement and Academic Affairs departments in defining expected curricular outcomes and track student progress. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university; advanced degree preferred

• Two or more years of teaching experience at the middle school or high school level
  

• Two or more years of experience designing curriculum
  

• Knowledge of independent schools preferred

• Outstanding speaking, writing, and editing skills
  

• Deep knowledge of the principles of teaching students

• A mission-driven individual with a belief in and commitment to Oliver s mission and values
  

• A flexible, creative individual able to find alternative ways to connect with students

• Emotionally mature with a good sense of humor and the flexibility and sensitivity to work with diverse personalities and situations
  

• A good listener who is comfortable receiving feedback
  

• A hard worker with a high energy level; a doer with a willingness to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of activities
  

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; willing to learn new techniques and procedures; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Innovation & Initiative - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.

• Planning/Organizing & Project Management - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new

COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary ran ge $3,600 to $5400.

EEO
Oliver Scholars is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ( protected class ) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Culture
Oliver Scholars prepares high-achieving Black and Latinx students from underserved New York City communities for success at top independent schools and prestigious colleges. We provide crucial support for our Scholars so they can realize their full potential and ultimately give back to the city, the nation, and the world.

Responsibilities

• Teach in person Saturdays September to November 2025 and be available for office hours, study hall, and faculty meetings on scheduled class days.

• Perform co-curricular duties, including planning and supervising field trips, teaching non-credit electives, facilitating recreational activities, and supervising dormitories.
  

• Use the Oliver Scholars course description and pedagogy to design a Writing curriculum including syllabus, lesson plans, readings, assignments, and assessments.

• The course develops concrete technical writing skills for writing with clarity, style, and energy. The course will explore literary essays, memoirs, fiction, and poetry to cultivate creativity in critical and analytical thought. In addition, the course will open up possibilities for students to use the ingredients of their own experiences to craft coherent, comprehensive, and compelling personal narratives in response to the ISEE and SSAT's writing prompts and powerful and evocative independent school admissions essays.
  

• The instructor will teach and require using MLA writing format and citations. The instructor will also incorporate AI (e.g., ChatGPT) as a learning tool for students to appreciate that education is a process-oriented undertaking that entails struggle and the use of analytical resources, not a product-oriented undertaking focused on neatly delivering an answer.

• Write detailed Interim and Final Evaluation Reports.
  

• Team with tutors, counselors, and Oliver Scholars leadership to instruct and support students

• Attend a paid instructor orientation.
  

• Attend weekly faculty meetings.

• Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
  

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Two or more years of teaching experience at the middle school or high school level
Two or more years of experience designing curriculum
In Person Saturday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Knowledge in: Speaking, writing and editing skills
Knowledge in: Google Suites
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oliver Scholars provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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