Part-time Essay Counselor
About Tokyo Academics:
Tokyo Academics is the passion project of a constellation of teachers, researchers, and academics from around the world. Since 2012, we’ve evolved from a few university friends to a growing number of part-time and full-time individuals located in Tokyo, as well as working remotely. We are an organization of experts deeply passionate about helping students meet their potential and capture the opportunities of the future.
We are looking for excellent writers to work one-on-one with students as they craft their college and boarding school application essays. Flexible scheduling makes this an ideal seasonal side job for freelancers. Compensation is highly competitive for exceptional candidates.
What you will work on:
- Help students brainstorm, outline, and polish their college and boarding school application essays during the June to January essay counseling season
- One-on-one tutoring sessions via Skype or in-person at our Tokyo offices
Work hours:
- Flexible schedule
- Working remotely or in TA office, but must be available for meetings during business hours (10am-7pm Japan Standard Time)
To Apply - Please complete the application on our website once you select apply and are directed to our website. Please include the below information in your application;
- Resume
- Cover letter (can be addressed to Taka Okubo)
- Creative personal essay to one of the following prompts (up to one page single-spaced):
- Dog and Cat. Coffee and Tea. Great Gatsby and Catcher in the Rye. Everyone knows there are two types of people in the world. What are they?
- Cats have nine lives, Pac-Man has three lives, and radioactive isotopes have half-lives. How many lives does something else—conceptual or actual—have, and why?
- Alice falls down the rabbit hole. Milo drives through the tollbooth. Dorothy is swept up in the tornado. Neo takes the red pill. Don’t tell us about another world you’ve imagined, heard about, or created. Rather, tell us about its portal.
- Persuasive Writing Sample. Feel free to submit a past personal statement, grad school application essay, statement of purpose. We would like to see if you can be convincing and engaging in writing.
Please avoid cliches, be creative, engage us.
*Due to the volume of applications we receive, we automatically disqualify anyone who doesn’t submit all the required documents.
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly. Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
| Location | Remote, Online Teaching jobs |
| Start Date | May 2021 |
| Eligible Candidates | District/Regional Level Administrator, Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate, ESL Instructor |
| Student Level | High School, University |
| Number of Vacancies | 10 |
Job Benefits
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Qualifications and Requirements
| Education Required | Bachelor |
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Our ideal candidate:
Preferred Qualifications
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