Welcome! Thanks very much for applying for a teaching artist position with Teachers & Writers Collaborative. We look forward to reviewing your materials.

Teachers & Writers Collaborative (T&W) partners with New York City schools and community-based organizations to offer dynamic creative writing programs led by professional writers. Our programs inspire the imagination and foster self-expression, communication, and a life-long love of literature.

T&W Core Values are:
  • Creativity: Our programs inspire imagination, foster critical thinking and nurture development of student voices.
  • Practice: Our programs are informed by the creative process and practical experience of writers.
  • Collaboration: Our programs are created from the ideas, planning, and best practices of writers, partners, and T&W.
  • Diversity: Our programs engage and support all students through multi-modal strategies and use of diverse texts.
Note: Writers who are selected to join the 2023-2024 roster will be asked to attend a paid training session.

For more information please visit our website www.twc.org

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* 1. NAME: Last, First

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* 2. EMAIL

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* 3. PHONE NUMBER

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* 4. How did you hear about T&W?

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* 5. How long have you been teaching?

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* 6. T&W offers programming in all five NYC boroughs. Are you willing to travel within this radius to teach an in person residency?

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* 7. Cover Letter: A cover letter sharing why you are interested in teaching artist work and also indicates that you've taken some time to learn about our organization. (include your full name on the uploaded file)

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* 8. Resume: Please ensure that your resume lists teaching experience, publications, education/training, and any relevant professional experience. (include your full name on the uploaded file)

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* 9. Sample Lesson Plan: Please create a sample lesson in the genre of your choice. We are excited to learn more about what you feel passionate about teaching and what you feel your strengths are as a writer.

Please identify the following: the audience you are teaching and the overall lesson objective or learning goal. Note: Include your full name on the uploaded file. 

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* 10. Please list below the names of 3 references, along with corresponding email addresses and phone numbers, who can speak to your reliability and teaching/facilitating abilities.

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* 11. Please indicate which groups you wish to teach. Check all that apply.

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* 12. Please indicate the genre(s) you would like to teach. Check all that apply.

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* 13. Please list any skills you may have that may be combined with creative writing for a specific residency (ex. - music, dance, chess/gaming, art)

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* 14. All T&W teaching artists who work in the public schools are required by the DOE to be fingerprinted through the PETS system. Are you willing to be fingerprinted?

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* 15. Are you fluent in a language other than English? Please check all that apply.

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