Director of Creative Writing Program

2 days ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Divine Offspring Full time
Job summary

We are launching a creative writing school for children and young teens (children & young authors)—a pioneering initiative designed to identify, nurture, and develop young writers into confident storytellers and future authors. The programme serves children who show a natural love for writing, imagination, and storytelling.

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 5 years Working Hours: Rotating Schedule

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Vision

  • Design and lead a structured Creative Writing curriculum for children aged 7–16
    Establish clear learning pathways (Beginner Intermediate- Young Author)
  • Set the tone, culture, and creative philosophy of the programme.
  • Align writing instruction with character education values such as courage, honesty, empathy, creativity, and self-expression

Curriculum & Content Development

  • Develop term-based and holiday-based writing programmes.
  • Create engaging lesson plans covering storytelling & imagination, character development, plot & structure, poetry & creative expression, editing and revision and introduction to publishing.
  • Design age-appropriate writing exercises, prompts, and projects
  • Oversee the production of student works (anthologies, story collections, showcases)

Teaching & Facilitation

  • Facilitate advanced or flagship creative writing sessions
  • Guide young writers through the full writing process—from idea to polished piece
  • Identify gifted writers and provide targeted mentorship
  • Foster a safe, joyful, and inspiring creative environment

Team Leadership

  • Recruit, train, and supervise Creative Writing Facilitators (as the program grows)
  • Ensure quality and consistency across all classes
  • Provide mentorship and feedback to teaching staff

Parent & Community Engagement

  • Communicate program goals, progress, and outcomes clearly to parents
  • Participate in parent meetings, showcases, and reading events
  • Contribute to promotional content showcasing student achievements
  • Serve as a public ambassador for the Creative Writing Program

Program Growth & Innovation

  • Propose new initiatives such as writing competitions, Author talks, Publishing projects and Holiday writing camps
  • Support strategic expansion of the program beyond the pilot phase

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a creative writer (published books, short stories, poetry, scripts, blogs, or equivalent)
  • Demonstrated experience teaching or mentoring children or teenagers
  • Strong understanding of storytelling, narrative craft, and creative expression
  • Ability to design and structure educational programs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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