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Portals Instructor - Writers & Writing Position Description
Department : Summer Portals
FLSA : Exempt
Reports to : Dean of Summer Programs, and Writers & Writing Program Director
Dates : Session II - Two Weeks
July 13 - July 27, 2025
- Class Schedule : 9 : 00 a.m.-Noon; 1 : 30 p.m.-3 : 15 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.);
Sat. 9 : 00 a.m.-Noon
Summer Portals at Hotchkiss School includes a wide variety of academic and recreational offerings to rising 6th through 9th grade students, many of whom are experiencing a residential learning experience for the first time. Students come to Summer Portals from diverse nationalities and cultures, seeking academic enrichment and exploration.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Writers & Writing Program Instructor will support a two-week curriculum that focuses on both academic writing as well as creative writing, in the context of students being independent authors. Curriculum elements will foster individual growth, through the close reading of non-fiction, short fiction, and poetry, as well as encompass daily free writing opportunity that supports inspirational choice, with discussions and revision work. The Program Instructor should have experience with teaching creative non-fiction and short critical prose. Program goals encompass preparation for writing and discussion-based exploration of literature that comprises much of humanities curriculum at independent schools. The Program Instructor will guide students as they prepare a final program culminating experience, one which demonstrates their mastery and confidence gained.
The Hotchkiss School is eager to employ individuals who are excited to support an inclusive and warm working and learning community for students and employees from a wide array of backgrounds and experiences.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
PHYSICAL WORK CONDITIONS
The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.
The Hotchkiss School is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment, hiring, assignment, terms, and conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination).
In accordance with applicable law, the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
For further information, contact :
Richard Hazelton
Dean of Summer Programs
Director, Center for Global Understanding & Independent Thinking
RHazelton@hotchkiss.org
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