This position is part of a government-funded Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) program (SWPP). To be eligible, applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons, and must be currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution. Preference will be given to candidates whose program includes a co-op, internship, or work-integrated learning (WIL) component.

Priority will be given to senior undergraduate (4th year) and graduate students, particularly those with strong academic writing, research, and critical thinking skills, and with backgrounds in English, Education, Linguistics, or related fields.

Position Overview

We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented students to join our team as G1–G12 Writing Curriculum Research & Development Assistants.

This role focuses on supporting the research, design, and development of a structured English writing curriculum for K–12 students, aligned with North American academic standards. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to a real curriculum project with meaningful impact in education.

Our Curriculum Vision

Our curriculum project is built on a forward-thinking and research-driven approach to writing education, with three key innovations:

• Writing Skill Tree Framework: We are developing a structured K–12 writing progression system that breaks writing into clearly defined, teachable, and assessable skills. This “skill tree” ensures systematic and measurable growth across all grade levels.
• Big Writing Concept: Our program goes beyond traditional writing instruction. We view writing as an integrated ability that includes critical thinking, idea development, and communication, rather than just language expression.
• Writing in the AI Era: Our curriculum is designed for the future. We explore how writing education evolves in the age of AI, focusing on human thinking, originality, and meaningful communication, while also integrating AI as a learning tool.

This project aims to build a next-generation writing curriculum that prepares students for academic success and real-world communication in a rapidly changing world.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on existing English writing curricula (K–12, North America and international programs)
• Analyze and summarize curriculum structures, skill progressions, and teaching methodologies
• Support the development of curriculum frameworks, outlines, and sample units
• Organize and document research findings in a clear and structured way
• Collaborate with the team to refine curriculum design and content direction
• Contribute ideas to improve student writing outcomes and learning experience

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (preferred: Education, English, Linguistics, Communication, or related fields)
• Strong English reading and writing skills
• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently
• Curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to explore new ideas in education
• Genuine interest in education and a passion for improving student learning outcomes
• Comfortable working in an open-ended, evolving project with a high degree of initiative

Skills / Highlights

Preferred:

• Experience in academic writing or tutoring
• Familiarity with North American school systems or curriculum standards
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) for research or writing support

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Are you a Canadian citizen, permanent resident?
• Are you currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution?
• Is this position part of your co-op, internship, or work-integrated learning (WIL) program?
• What is your current year of study?
• How familiar are you with the Canadian K–12 education system?
• How would you describe your academic writing experience?
• Please briefly share your thoughts on ONE of the following topics:

1. The idea of a “Writing Skill Tree” for K–12 students
2. Writing as critical thinking and communication (“Big Writing”)
3. Writing education in the AI era

• Why are you interested in curriculum development and education?

Work Location: Remote