What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journalism Club Advisors position at Bay View Elementary and Pike Lake Elementary?
The District is seeking two Journalism Club advisors. One for Bay View Elementary and one for Pike Lake Elementary.
Position Summary:
The Journalism Club Advisor supervises and supports students in grades 3–5 after school as they plan, write, edit, and publish a student newspaper. The advisor fosters creativity, collaboration, and responsible reporting while teaching basic journalism skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and guide 3rd–5th grade students during Journalism Club meetings.
- Teach students foundational journalism skills, including interviewing, note-taking, article structure, and revision.
- Support students in generating story ideas and assigning roles (reporters, editors, photographers, layout team, etc.).
- Edit student work for clarity, accuracy, and age-appropriate content.
- Oversee the layout, formatting, and publication of the student newspaper (digital and/or print).
- Encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and positive communication among club members.
- Ensure a safe, respectful, and productive club environment.
- Coordinate timelines for drafting, editing, and distributing each issue.
- Communicate with school staff as needed to gather news, information, and photos.
- Pike Lake Only: Incorporate elements of digital journalism using RAILSTV Junior Technology.
Compensation
- $300 per session, with a maximum of 3 sessions per school year.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 3:00 p.m.
Salary : $300 - $900