Writing Coach for College Essays & Academic Writing

Socket.dev; Litchfield (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Forman School in Litchfield, CT seeks a Writing Specialist to join its Cognition and Learning Department. This educator will provide research-informed writing instruction that helps students build skills, confidence, and independence as writers, with focus on planning, organization, idea development, revision, editing, and written expression.

The Writing Specialist will also work with juniors and seniors in Post Secondary Planning I and II, offering targeted instruction and support for personal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Writing or related field.
• Experience teaching writing to high school or college-age students.
• Strong understanding of college application essay conventions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach writing within the Cognition and Learning Department, strengthening writing skills and independence.
• Provide explicit instruction in planning, organization, idea development, and revision.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners, incl. language-based differences.
• Monitor student growth, maintain records, and contribute to reports.
• Teach and support college essay writing within PSP I and II.
• Lead development and refinement of the PSP writing curriculum.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Verbal communication

Collaborative mindset

Student-centered teaching

Instructional planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Writing, or related field

Job description

Forman School in Litchfield, CT seeks a Writing Specialist to join its Cognition and Learning Department. This educator will provide research-informed writing instruction that helps students build skills, confidence, and independence as writers, with focus on planning, organization, idea development, revision, editing, and written expression.

The Writing Specialist will also work with juniors and seniors in Post Secondary Planning I and II, offering targeted instruction and support for personal