Mentor

About This Role

Mentors with Young Storytellers support young writers in elementary school to explore their creativity and imagination, guiding them through the storytelling process from ideation to a finished product in a 9-week in-person program.

Responsibilities

• Develop a relationship with student writer(s) and guide them through the storytelling process
• Encourage creative exploration, ask curious questions, facilitate activities, and transcribe student ideas
• Commit to a 9-week in-person program with weekly 1-hour writing sessions plus a 2.5-hour live performance
• Support, facilitate, and manage a small group of student writers within a classroom setting
• Meet with a lead volunteer (Head Mentor) prior to the program start date (~30 min. commitment)
• Maintain weekly communication with the Head Mentor via email and check in on session days (~5-10 min. commitment)
• Model the YS values of belonging, exploration, connection, and play, as well as the YS Worldview

Requirements

• Commitment to a 9-week in-person program
• Ability to work with small groups of student writers

Nice to Have

• Experience working with young people
• Creative industry experience