Careers at Write Up Your Alley

Join Our Team

Our team is our greatest asset. We care about the success of our staff as much as the success of our students.

Team members receive ongoing training, proven teaching resources, support from the school community, and the trust of our families. Typical roles are 5–12 hours per week, with compensation starting at $30 per hour depending on experience. Apply with a résumé and cover letter to maria.y.gurevich@gmail.com.

Current opening

High School English Teacher/Tutor

Part-time · 5–12 hours per week

Teach literary analysis, essay structure, grammar, vocabulary, and assignment planning in one-to-one and small-group settings.

What you’ll do

  • Work with students one-on-one and in small groups
  • Use the lesson plans and materials provided
  • Teach literary analysis and common essay structures
  • Help students outline and plan essays and other writing projects
  • Communicate with parents and supervisors about student progress
  • Revise student work and track progress
  • Provide clear grammar lessons

What you’ll bring

  • Strong knowledge of high-school literature, units, rubrics, and essay topics
  • Excellent grammar and writing skills
  • Enthusiasm for writing and literature
  • Teaching experience in group and one-to-one settings
  • Canadian high-school teaching experience is an asset
  • Comfort with Google Docs and online learning tools
Apply by email

Current opening

Elementary School English Teacher/Tutor (Grades 2–8)

Enrichment and tutoring · 5–12 hours per week

Teach reading, spelling, vocabulary, sentence structure, paragraph writing, and foundational writing skills.

What you’ll do

  • Teach reading and spelling using school materials
  • Teach vocabulary, sentence structure, paragraph writing, and core writing techniques
  • Work with small groups and one-on-one
  • Track student improvement and check homework
  • Speak with parents about progress
  • Revise student work and communicate with the supervisor

What you’ll bring

  • Experience teaching in Canada
  • Excellent grammar and writing skills
  • Enthusiasm for writing and literature
  • Comfort with Google Docs and online learning tools
  • Experience in an educational organization is an asset
Apply by email