Writing Coach (Part-Time)

Writing Coach (Part-Time) - Interface Education ServicesMust be based in California. Bay Area preferred.$30–$35 per hour, depending on experienceAbout InterfaceInterface Education Services has worked with nearly two thousand families over almost twenty years. What began as a college counseling practice has evolved into a developmental program supporting students from early high school through young adulthood.We see the college application as one step in a longer process of self-understanding and communication. Writing is where that process becomes visible and concrete.The RoleWe are seeking a part-time Writing Coach to work with students in one-on-one and small-group settings. You will support personal essays and application writing for colleges, summer programs, honors programs, and scholarships.You will implement the Interface Writing Curriculum while adapting it to individual students. This role reports to the Associate Director of Writing Programs and works in coordination with college counselors.Candidates must be based in California. Bay Area applicants are preferred. The role is remote with flexible scheduling, with required availability during afternoons, evenings, and weekends in peak admissions season.What the Work InvolvesYou will:Coach students through drafting and revising personal essays and short-form application writingLead one-on-one and small-group writing sessionsTeach creative nonfiction fundamentals including structure, voice, and narrative focusApply the Interface Writing Curriculum in structured sessionsReview and edit student drafts across multiple revision cyclesCoordinate with college counselors and internal teams on student progressSupport selected student writing for publication opportunitiesParticipate in training sessions and staff meetingsWho We Are Looking ForYou have experience as both a writer and a writing instructor or coach. You are comfortable working closely with students on early-stage, unpolished writing and helping them develop it into clear, effective prose.You can guide students without over-writing their voice. You are comfortable with ambiguity in drafts and know how to move students toward clarity through questions, structure, and feedback.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in creative writing or related field (required)MA, MFA, or PhD preferred3–5+ years of experience in writing instruction, tutoring, or coachingExperience with college essay writing or creative nonfictionStrong written and verbal communication skillsComfort working with English language learners and diverse student populationsAdditional commitments include:One annual in-person Interface Education Services meetingOne to two in-person writing workshops per yearOccasional virtual workshopsMonthly or bi-monthly staff meetingsPlease and send:ResumeBrief statement of interestWriting sample reflecting your voicePowered by JazzHR