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 Seasonal Writing Coach on a contract basis to join our talented team. The Seasonal Writing Coach helps guide grade 12 students through the university application process, which includes helping them to brainstorm, write, and edit their application essays. The Seasonal Writing Coach is a team 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.

All applicants must currently reside in British Columbia and be available to work both in-person and virtually from August 19, 2024 to January 15, 2025.

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

Conduct one-on-one student writing coach appointments
Facilitate group application writing workshops
Maintain communication with families to support them through the application process
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

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 and their families
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, 10-25 hours a week.

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and a list of references to Taryn O’Keeffe at taryn@optionssolutionsed.com.

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