Writing Specialist - College Essays & Writing Strategies

Forman School; Litchfield (CT); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Forman School seeks a Writing Specialist to join its Cognition and Learning Department and collaborate closely with the College Counseling team. This educator will provide research-informed writing instruction that helps students build their skills, confidence, and independence as writers.

The role will include teaching writing strategies that students can apply across academic disciplines, with particular attention to planning, organization, idea development, revision, editing, and written

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.
• Preferred: experience with language-based learning differences and Common App familiarity.

Responsabilités

• Teach writing within the Cognition and Learning Department, helping students strengthen their skills, confidence, and independence as writers.
• Provide instruction in planning, organization, idea development, paragraph structure, revision, editing, and written expression.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners and monitor student growth; contribute to academic reports.
• Teach and support college essay writing within the PSP I and II curriculum.
• Lead development and refinement of the PSP writing curriculum and collaborate with College Counseling and English faculty.
• Maintain strong communication with students, families, and colleagues regarding progress and deadlines.
• Support students in managing timelines and completing applications with an authentic narrative voice.

Connaissances

Writing instruction

Strong communication

Student-centered teaching

Collaboration

Formation

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

Experience teaching writing to high school/college-age students

Knowledge of college application essay conventions

Description du poste

Forman School seeks a Writing Specialist to join its Cognition and Learning Department and collaborate closely with the College Counseling team. This educator will provide research-informed writing instruction that helps students build their skills, confidence, and independence as writers.

The role will include teaching writing strategies that students can apply across academic disciplines, with particular attention to planning, organization, idea development, revision, editing, and written