English Writing & Editing Coach

Location: Casablanca, Gauthier Type: Full-time, on-site Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 PM–9:00 PM About Stairway Stairway helps Moroccan students access universities around the world through personalized guidance, academic preparation, and university application support. We are looking for someone with exceptional English writing and editing skills who genuinely enjoys working with students and helping them express their ideas clearly, authentically, and effectively. As an English Writing & Editing Coach, you will work closely with students on the written components of their university applications, particularly personal statements, supplemental essays, activity descriptions, and other application materials. You do not need previous university admissions experience. We will train you on the application process and the different university systems we work with. What matters most is that you are an excellent writer and editor, a thoughtful communicator, highly organized, and genuinely interested in helping students improve their writing. Main Responsibilities University Application Essays • Work closely with students on their personal statements and supplemental university essays. • Help students brainstorm strong ideas and identify meaningful topics based on their experiences, goals, and personality. • Provide detailed feedback on content, structure, storytelling, clarity, and written English. • Help students strengthen and refine their essays through multiple rounds of revisions. • Make sure each essay remains authentic to the student's own ideas, experiences, and voice. • Help students understand essay prompts and ensure their responses answer them effectively. Writing & Editing • Review and improve activity descriptions, short answers, additional information sections, and other written application materials. • Identify unclear, repetitive, weak, or ineffective writing and provide constructive feedback. • Help students improve sentence structure, vocabulary, flow, organization, and overall written quality. • Review written materials for consistency, clarity, and completeness before submission. Student Guidance & Follow-Up • Meet regularly with students to discuss their writing and progress. • Give clear, constructive, and actionable feedback. • Help students stay on schedule with drafts, revisions, and application deadlines. • Adapt your approach to students with different personalities, writing levels, and academic backgrounds. • Build strong relationships with students and create an environment where they feel comfortable developing and improving their ideas. University Applications If you are interested, you will also have the opportunity to learn and progressively support other parts of the university application process, such as: • Researching universities and helping students build their university lists • Helping students complete application forms and online platforms • Meeting with new students and helping them understand the application process • Following up with students on documents, tasks, and upcoming deadlines • Checking applications for missing information or inconsistencies before submission Previous university admissions experience is a plus, but not required. What We're Looking For We are especially interested in candidates who are genuinely passionate about writing and have developed strong written English through their studies, work, or personal interests. You may be a strong fit if you have experience or a strong interest in areas such as: • Creative writing • Academic writing • Editing or proofreading • Journalism • Communications • Content writing • English tutoring or teaching • Literature or humanities • Research and essay writing Most importantly, we are looking for someone who: • Has excellent written and spoken English • Is comfortable communicating in French • Has very strong writing, editing, and critical-thinking skills • Has excellent attention to detail • Can recognize what makes writing clear, engaging, and effective • Enjoys discussing ideas and helping others improve their writing • Is patient and comfortable working closely with students • Is highly organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple students and deadlines • Learns quickly and is comfortable receiving feedback and training A university degree taught substantially in English is highly valued. Work Schedule Full-time, on-site in Casablanca Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Days off: Sunday and Monday Why Join Stairway? At Stairway, you will have the opportunity to: • Use your writing and editing skills in meaningful, student-focused work • Help students communicate their stories, experiences, and ambitions effectively • Work extensively with personal statements and university application essays • Develop expertise in international university admissions • Receive training on the application systems and processes used by universities around the world • Work closely with ambitious Moroccan students pursuing international opportunities • Take on broader responsibilities within university applications as you grow in the role If writing is something you genuinely enjoy and you would like to use that skill to help students achieve important academic goals, we would love to hear from you.