Young Author Lab Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

About Tiny Star

Tiny Star is a new-era creative literacy education program that empowers children turn their creativity into real books, lifelong confidence, and a creator identity. Our programs are delivered on-site through public schools and town recreation departments, extending beyond the classroom into real-world experiences, including book showcases and exposure to the creative industry. Tiny Star currently operates at 8 school sites across 4 districts in Massachusetts and is rapidly expanding. Our mission is to build a nationally leading brand in children’s creative authorship. (

Position: Young Author Lab Instructors

Tiny Star is seeking warm, creative educators who love helping children grow through storytelling, art, and authorship. Retired teachers, literacy educators, artists, and enrichment instructors are warmly encouraged to apply.

Teaching Locations

Wellesley, Wayland, Weston, Belmont

Teaching Schedule

Summer-school time slots include:

• 8/3-8-7, 8/10-8/14 4:15 PM-6:45 PM (Belmont )
• 8/24-28 9:30–12:30 PM (Weston)

After-school time slots include:

• 2:45–4:15 PM (Weston)
• 4:30–6:00 PM (Belmont)
• 3:10–4:10 PM (Wellesley)
• 3:10–4:10 PM (Wayland)

Teaching Responsibilities

• Deliver structured classes using ready-to-use lesson plans and teaching materials
• Support students in storytelling, writing, illustration, and presenting their own books
• Maintain strong classroom management to create a focused, positive, and engaging learning environment
• Manage the pace of each student’s creative process to ensure all students complete their books within 5-8 lessons
• Communicate briefly with parents after each class regarding student progress

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced educators preferred
• Educators-in-training, graduate students, and aspiring teachers with experience working with children ages 6–10 are encouraged to apply
• Background in education, literacy, creative writing, literature, art, or related fields
• Warm, creative, and engaging personality
• Passion for helping children build confidence through storytelling and creativity
• Strong spoken and written English (native or fluent)

Teaching Benefits

• Contribute to building a new pathway for the next generation of confident creators
• Be part of a growing, mission-driven education brand
• Easy-to-deliver program: training, ready-to-use lesson plan, and materials provided
• Multiple teaching sites and flexible schedules
• Competitive compensation: $50/hour, $75/lesson (90 minutes)

How to Apply

• Please submit your resume
• Please provide 1-3 references who can speak about your teaching experience and classroom performance
• Send applications to: Joy Meng: [email protected]

Website

Tiny Star is a new-era creative literacy education program that empowers children turn their creativity into real books, lifelong confidence, and a creator identity. Our programs are delivered on-site through public schools and town recreation departments, extending beyond the classroom into real-world experiences, including book showcases and exposure to the creative industry. Tiny Star currently operates at 8 school sites across 4 districts in Massachusetts and is rapidly expanding. Our mission is to build a nationally leading brand in children’s creative authorship. (

Company Description

Tiny Star is a new-era creative literacy education program that empowers children turn their creativity into real books, lifelong confidence, and a creator identity. Our programs are delivered on-site through public schools and town recreation departments, extending beyond the classroom into real-world experiences, including book showcases and exposure to the creative industry. Tiny Star currently operates at 8 school sites across 4 districts in Massachusetts and is rapidly expanding. Our mission is to build a nationally leading brand in children’s creative authorship. (