Writing Coach

Options Solutions Educational Consultants; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Options Solutions Educational Consultants seeks a part-time Seasonal Writing Coach to guide grade 12 students through the university-application process, including brainstorming, writing, and editing their essays. You will join weekly Writing Workshops, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to a supportive, student-friendly environment.

All applicants must reside in British Columbia and be available in person and online from September 2026 to January 15, 2027.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Empathy

Cross-cultural awareness

Relationship-building

Time management

Education

Degree in English

Job description

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 September 2026 to January 15, 2027.

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

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, 10-20 hours a week.