What are the responsibilities and job description for the Literacy Teaching Artist position at LitiArts?
Overview
We are seeking a thoughtful and engaging Literacy Teaching Artist to join LitiArts for a short-term middle school literacy-arts program in Seattle.
In this role, you will lead the literacy component of an interdisciplinary arts program, working alongside LitiArts Teaching Artists in visual and 3D arts to help students explore reading, writing, storytelling, discussion, reflection, identity, and creative expression.
This is a paid, short-term position for someone who enjoys working with middle school students and believes literacy can extend beyond traditional reading and writing to include multiple ways to make meaning, communicate, create, and share ideas.
Duties
- Lead engaging literacy activities that incorporate reading, writing, storytelling, discussion, and reflection
- Collaborate with LitiArts Teaching Artists in visual and 3D arts to integrate literacy with creative, hands-on learning
- Adapt and implement LitiArts curriculum, readings, writing prompts, and reflection activities for middle school students
- Co-facilitate in-person program sessions and help maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and identity-affirming learning environment
- Support students in making connections between texts, their lived experiences, creative work, and program themes
- Prepare literacy materials and activities for each session
- Participate in weekly planning and coordination meetings with the LitiArts team
- Communicate relevant student or program needs with the LitiArts team
- Participate in program training and post-program reflection
Qualifications
- Experience working with middle school or secondary-aged youth in educational, arts, community, or youth-development settings
- Background in literacy education, English/language arts, creative writing, storytelling, education, or a related field
- Experience facilitating reading, writing, discussion, reflection, or storytelling activities
- Interest in arts-integrated, interdisciplinary, and culturally responsive learning
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to create supportive learning environments that affirm students’ identities, cultures, languages, and lived experiences
- Reliable and comfortable working as part of a collaborative teaching team
- Ability to attend in-person programming in Seattle
Preferred qualifications include experience developing or adapting curriculum, working in middle school settings, and integrating literacy with arts-based learning.
Schedule
- October 26–November 6, 2026
- Weekdays, approximately 12:50–3:30 PM
- Approximately 15 hours per week, including:
- In-person instruction
- 1 hour of planning each week
- 45-minute team meeting each week
Compensation
$1,000 total stipend for the full two-week program session.
The stipend covers in-person instruction, planning and preparation, required team meetings, training, and post-program reflection.
This is a short-term, project-based contract position.
How to Apply
To be considered for this role, please complete the LitiArts application form:
https://forms.gle/B2Nz61tSvsv7CYj96
Applicants will also be asked to email a current resume to info@litiarts.org.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an engaging, reflective educator who enjoys working with middle school students and sees literacy as more than traditional reading and writing. They should be comfortable leading discussion, writing, storytelling, and reflection activities while collaborating closely with visual and 3D Teaching Artists. We are especially interested in someone who is creative, flexible, culturally responsive, and able to build meaningful relationships with young people. A strong candidate will be able to connect literacy to students’ identities, lived experiences, and creative work while contributing to a supportive, collaborative teaching environment.
About LitiArts
LitiArts is a Seattle-based nonprofit that expands access to literacy and arts education through community-rooted programming that affirms young people’s identities, creativity, confidence, and sense of community.
Our programs bring together literacy, visual arts, storytelling, reflection, and creative expression so young people can develop their voices, explore their identities, and share what matters to them.
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30