Story Works Teaching Fellow
Teaching Fellows with the Story Works program are dedicated to creating safe, supportive spaces where Alaskan youth can explore and share their stories. Fellows guide students through two-week storytelling workshops and help foster connection and self-expression. The Alaska Humanities Forum is seeking a motivated individual to join the Teaching Fellows team. Fellows collaborate to lead Story Works programming, serve as role models for students, and represent the program and the Forum within the Anchorage School District. The ideal candidate will have experience with Story Works or similar programming and a passion for education or positive youth development. About the Alaska Humanities Forum (AKHF): The Alaska Humanities Forum connects Alaskans through stories, ideas and experiences that inspire understanding and strengthen community. We believe many of the challenges facing our communities are rooted in a lack of connection, understanding, and communication. Using the humanities - literature and storytelling, history, art, music, philosophy, our shared cultural heritage - we design and facilitate experiences that help Alaskans better understand themselves, one another, and the world around them. We offer different programming to meet our mission: Community Conversations gather Alaskans with diverse perspectives to talk about challenging issues and build trust; Cultural Competency programs help educators and other people-serving professionals develop culturally responsive practices; Leadership Development programscultivate agency and empathetic leadership among community-minded Alaskans; Storytelling programs uplift storytellers and amplify stories that deepen our understanding of ourselves and our state; Youth Empowerment programs support young people in building confident identities, cultural grounding, and supportive networks; and Grants invest in Alaskans’ efforts to strengthen our communities. Founded in 1972, the Alaska Humanities Forum is one of 56 state and territorial councils supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Position Description Teaching Fellows work collaboratively to lead two-week storytelling workshops in Anchorage School District schools, helping students explore and share their personal stories. Under the supervision of the Youth Program Manager, Fellows build supportive relationships with youth, facilitate workshop activities, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment. The role also involves coordinating with volunteers, preparing workshop materials, and supporting related programming. Major Areas of Responsibility Facilitate two week Story Telling Workshops with the support of other Teaching Fellows and program staff Build supportive relationships with students as they explore and share their own stories Support volunteer involvement including outreach for Story Coaching days and the general sharing of information related to future volunteer opportunities. Add...