Seasonal Writing Coach/tutor - Vancouver, Canada - Options Solutions Educational Consultants

Description

Job Description - Seasonal 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.

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
• 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 postsecondary 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 crosscultural 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, 10-25 hours per week.


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, resume, and a list of references to Taryn O'Keeffe.


Job Types:
Part-time, Seasonal

Contract length: 6 months


Pay:
$28.00-$30.00 per hour


Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC