Creative Writing Faculty - Adults

Creative Writing Faculty - Adults Mountain View, CA Job Details Part-time $40 - $55 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Dental insurance Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Bilingual Google Workspace Creative writing Zoom Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Mid-level Communication platforms Organizational skills Productivity software Workshop facilitation Classroom Teaching Adult learning Communication skills Master's degree in fine arts Teaching Adult education

Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts Full Job Description Job Summary:

CSMA is seeking a passionate, experienced Creative Writing Faculty member to lead engaging classes for adult professionals at varying skill levels in a corporate setting. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the literary arts and a commitment to nurturing the unique voices of adult learners.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan and teach creative writing classes for adults (beginner to intermediate levels) Develop a curriculum covering genres such as fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and/or memoir Design engaging writing prompts, exercises, and workshops to inspire creativity Provide constructive, thoughtful feedback on student writing Foster a respectful and inclusive workshop environment that encourages sharing and collaboration Adapt instruction to accommodate diverse skill levels and learning styles Maintain consistent communication with the Program Manager regarding class progress and needs Support optional readings, showcases, or publication opportunities for students Skills/Qualifications/Experience Demonstrated experience teaching creative writing to adult learners Strong portfolio of written work (published or unpublished) Background in literature, creative writing, or related field (MFA or equivalent experience preferred) Excellent communication and facilitation skills Experience working with diverse populations; bilingual abilities are a plus Excellent organizational skills Competent computer skills and familiarity with video conferencing software, Zoom, Google Workspace, and MS Office. A reliable form of transportation to get to and from the assigned client site/sites and occasional trips to the Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View, CA. Physical Demands The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits Include:

All faculty have access to a 403(B) retirement plan. Paid Sick Leave accrual. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available for faculty who teach 20 hours or more a week. All supplies and equipment are provided by the school. Employee and Family discount on private lessons and classes

Schedule:

Teaching opportunities are mainly during weekdays between 12:00 and 8:00 pm

To Apply:

Please email your cover letter and resume to with the subject line: "Creative Writing Faculty - Adults" . Please include your preferred locations between San Jose, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and San Francisco About CSMA Founded in 1968, the Community School of Music and Arts is Northern California's largest non-profit provider of arts education programs. With a $7 million budget and 160-member staff and faculty, CSMA is one of the ten largest community schools in the United States. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, one of the global capitals of creativity, CSMA is dedicated to making the arts and arts education accessible to all, regardless of age, experience or background. Headquartered in the award-winning Finn Center in the City of Mountain View, CSMA directly serves over 30,000 people of all ages, skill levels and economic means each year, including over 21,000 students at 54 schools in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. CSMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability). Candidates from diverse backgrounds and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. CSMA is committed to creating an environment that embraces openness, respect, collaboration and accountability.

Pay:

$40.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person