Adjunct Teacher, Poetry/Literary Arts, 2022-23

Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12

111 Ninth Street

Pittsburgh,PA15222

Other - Position - Non-Certified

Job Number
4600256581

Start Date

Open Date
06/09/2022

Closing Date
12/07/2022

The Literary Arts program at Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 is seeking a poetry writing adjunct to begin in the 2022-2023 school year to work 15 hours a week at a competitive hourly rate with no benefits with students ranging in ages from 11 to 18 as well as to collaborate with the faculty on department wide projects and student showcases. The ideal candidate will have an MFA in creative writing with an emphasis on poetry, show a record of publishing, and possess teaching experiences, and an understanding of the best pedagogical practices for teaching creative writing. The applicant will inspire and bring enthusiasm to students from a wide range of backgrounds and instill a positive attitude towards writing for all. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, CV, teaching philosophy, and a writing sample to Mara Cregan at mcregan1@pghschools.org.

Reports To
Principal of CAPA 6 - 12

Salary

$36.27 an hour

15 hours per week

Qualifications

Candidates must be enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district. Candidates must be comfortable working on a team committed to better meeting the needs of our student population. In addition, we are seeking:

-Poet with proven publishing history

-Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with an emphasis on poetry preferred.

-Teaching experience with diverse audiences?middle school, high school, university and /or community settings

-Excellent oral and written communication skills

-Collaborative and creative team player

-Collaborative work with community arts organizations

-Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Residency Requirements
City of Pittsburgh Residency Required

Essential Job Functions

Introducing literary artists to a wide range of poets representing a diverse range of cultural voices through extensive reading requirements in each poetry course.

� Teaching students to think critically through creative problem solving, experimentation, and inventiveness.

� Teaching the craft of poetry in a sequential and comprehensive manner that does not rely on the workshop method and emphasizes deep revision for literary artists.

� Assisting students with the creation of a rich and diverse poetry portfolio as well as ways to move student writing off the page using new emerging technologies.

� Regular communication with students, parents and other CAPA Literary Arts staff to share artistic progress, encourage positive behavior, and resolve behavioral and artistic issues.

-Communicate effectively and confidentially at all levels, over the phone, face-to-face, and electronically.

-Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the department?s goals and objectives and the District?s mission and strategic plan.

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