Job Description

- Writing Coach

Options Solutions is Canada's premier comprehensive educational consulting practice. We achieve this by living our core values:

We create a safe space for adolescents to identify their interests and goals and to explore and discuss their educational options. We equip students and families with the information and tools they need to make informed educational decisions. We empower and motivate students to discover and define their own paths and to achieve success.
Options Solutions is seeking a part-time Writing Coach to join our talented team. The Writing Coach helps guide grade 12 students through the university application process, which includes helping them to conceive, write, and edit their application essays. The Writing Coach is a team leader and member in weekly Writing Workshops, one of our most popular services, where they engage with students, offer constructive feedback, and contribute to the workshops' fun and productive environment. The Writing Coach helps all students at Options with the basics of writing one-on-one and teaches dimensional group sessions, following our curriculum. The Writing Coach also teaches one-on-one and group standardized test prep (ACT and SAT).

All applicants must currently reside in British Columbia and be available to work both in-person and virtually.

Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

Conduct one-on-one student writing coach appointments Facilitate group application writing workshops Lead writing focused workshops year-round for various age groups and ability levels Maintain communication with families to support them through the process Create new programs or personalize existing programs with new materials/approaches Contribute positively to weekly Writing Coach meetings

Qualifications:

Degree in English or related field (history, education, creative writing, etc.) Experience in professional and academic writing Experience teaching small group sessions and/or familiarity with adolescents and tutoring Would be beneficial, but not required: knowledge of the Canadian, UK, and US post-secondary admissions processes and knowledge of standardized prep exams (SAT, ACT, PSAT, SSAT, etc.)

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and digital) skills with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback to students Empathetic with strong cross-cultural awareness Ability to connect and build relationships with a wide range of adolescents Ability to express feedback about writing with conviction, but also with a gentle hand Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment Ability to multitask, organize and prioritize work, and deliver/meet deadlines in a timely manner Forward thinking, creative, and innovative Proactive problem solver Ability to exercise diplomacy, tact and maintain confidentiality

Additional Information:

This position requires the submission of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

The Measures of Success:

Positive feedback from consultants, administration and clients High rebooking and return rate for clients Build Options writing brand as professional, effective and student friendly Positive feedback on group sessions

Salary Range:

$28-30 per hour

Who we are:

Founded in West Vancouver in 2003, Options Solutions was created to help students, ages 14 to 24, and their families explore and pursue educational and professional opportunities available to them during and after secondary school. Options Solutions is Canada's premier comprehensive educational consulting practice and assists over 1,000 students annually to pursue their dreams both in-person and virtually. We are a small, but powerful team, who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and good humour. As a company focused on the continued growth of both our clients and our staff, we empower our team members to succeed by offering ongoing opportunities for professional development, input into programming decisions, and peer-to-peer mentorship. We foster a work environment that encourages curiosity, a love of learning, and open communication from employees at all levels of the organization.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Taryn O'Keeffe.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour

Location:

Vancouver, BC V6H 3K2 (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6H 3K2