Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable, passionate, and student-focused IB English Literature Coach to support students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The successful candidate will provide targeted academic coaching to help students develop critical thinking, literary analysis, essay-writing, and examination skills while building confidence and achieving academic excellence.

Responsibilities

- Deliver individualized and small-group coaching for IB English A: Literature and/or English A: Language and Literature students.
- Teach close-reading techniques and the analysis of literary texts, including novels, poetry, drama, and prose.
- Guide students in exploring literary devices, authorial choices, themes, symbolism, narrative techniques, and cultural contexts.
- Support preparation for IB assessments, including Paper 1, Paper 2, the Individual Oral (IO), and the Higher Level Essay (HLE), as applicable.
- Help students develop well-structured arguments,



effective thesis statements, analytical paragraphs, and evidence-based interpretations.
- Provide constructive feedback on written assignments, practice essays, oral presentations, and other assessment components.
- Develop personalized learning plans based on each student's strengths, learning needs, and academic goals.
- Teach effective examination strategies, time management, and assessment-specific skills aligned with IB expectations.
- Monitor student progress and communicate feedback and recommendations to students and parents, where appropriate.
- Foster independent thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine appreciation of literature.

Pay: $32.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6.0 – 9.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Adaptable schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON M2J 4R4

📌 English Literature Coach (North York)
🏢 BOEN Education
📍 North York