Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: negotiable
Who We Are
JAMS is a Creative Youth Development Program with a vision to create positive change in our community by developing tomorrows problem solvers, creative thinkers, and innovative leaders. Our goal is to establish trust, cultivate creativity, and develop leadership. We offer Film, Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Robotics, Taekwondo, and Academic Enrichment. Instructors inspire Jacksonvilles talented inner-city youth and young professionals to become their wildest dreams. Daily activities promote exploration into the world of creative thinking.
Our Mission
"To empower the creative leaders of tomorrow."
Our Vision
Jacksonville Arts & Music School is a Creative Youth Development Program with a vision to create positive change in our community by developing tomorrow's problem-solvers, creative thinkers, and innovative leaders.
Our Philosophy
Build it, and they will come. Build it right, and they will stay. Perception precedes reality, and they will treat it as they see it.
Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Creative Writing Instructor to lead engaging workshops and classes that ignite imagination and develop writing skills across diverse genres. The ideal candidate will foster a supportive, inspiring environment where students can explore their unique voices, experiment with style, and build confidence in their craft.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver creative writing lessons that emphasize storytelling techniques such as plot development, character creation, dialogue, and thematic exploration.
- Guide students through various writing exercises aimed at enhancing creativity and honing their individual writing styles.
- Provide detailed, constructive feedback on students written work to support growth and refinement.
- Encourage experimentation with different literary forms, including fiction, poetry, memoir, and dramatic writing.
- Teach students to revise and edit their work effectively to improve clarity, impact, and voice.
- Cultivate a classroom environment that values originality, imagination, and the fearless exploration of ideas.
- Organize writing showcases, readings, or publications to celebrate student achievements.
- Stay informed about contemporary trends and diverse voices in creative writing to enrich course content.
Qualifications
- Proven experience teaching creative writing in a classroom, workshop, or one-on-one setting.
- Strong portfolio of published or professionally recognized creative work.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate students of varying ages and backgrounds.
- Degree in Creative Writing, English, Literature, or related field preferred.
- Familiarity with diverse literary voices and genres, including emerging and underrepresented writers.