WE ARE HIRING

Working at Lekha Ink can be a fulfilling experience if you enjoy working with children and believe that they are capable of great things. We are always looking for good instructors to join our Student Mentoring team and illustrators and editors to join our publishing team.

TEACH WITH LEKHA

We are currently looking to hire five summer writing camp instructors and interns immediately. 

 Job Description: Lekha Writing Center is looking for instructors and interns to teach our popular writing camps during the summer in and around the Bay Area. We are currently looking to hire instructors immediately for our Fremont, San Ramon, Pleasanton, Tracy, and Millbrae locations. Instructors will teach academic and creative writing classes to students between the ages of 6 – 15. The earliest camp starts on June 13th.  

The Lead Writing Instructor will:      

• Teach two camps each week – creative writing camps before lunch and academic writing after lunch.    
•  Teach for six hours each day- three hours before lunch and three hours after.     
• Provide feedback and create portfolios.    
•  Supervise campers during lunch and breaks.    
•  Be responsible for set up and take down wherever required.     
• Teach using the curriculum provided while adding their flair to the program.  

Interns may either aid the lead instructor at a campsite or teach a small class independently.  

The ideal candidate

• Has at least a bachelor’s degree (Interns can be working towards their bachelors.)     
• Is an excellent writer     
• Has an interest in seeing children excel as writers and storytellers.    
•  Enjoys working with children    
•  Commits to teaching for a minimum of four weeks.     
• Is available Mondays - Friday between 8:30am - 4:30pm.     
• They must have their form of transportation.     
• Be punctual and responsible.     
• Is fully vaccinated against COVID 19  

We prefer our instructors to be     

•  Published writers     
• Have some experience teaching children     
• Willing to travel to more than one location.  

The ideal intern is a college student majoring in Humanities. They must be good writers and storytellers and should enjoy spending time with children. They should also be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 

  Apply with your resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample

ILLUSTRATORS

Lekha Ink publishes books for children in a variety of genres. We are always looking for artists to be part of a portfolio of artists. Contact us with samples of your work or a link to your artwork.

EDITORS

Lekha Ink publishes books for children in a variety of genres. We are always looking for copy editors and content editors. Contact us with samples of your work and resume.