School Counselor

School Counselor

Addis Ababa, Addis Ketema Woreda 10, Ethiopia

Bingham Academy is seeking qualified teachers who are passionate about building the next generation of leaders! 

School Overview

Bingham Academy provides quality Christian education within a multicultural community, developing students of integrity who can change the world for God’s glory.

 Quality Education – Our goal at Bingham Academy is to provide an excellent education for our students, preparing them with the skills necessary to successfully transition to the next stage of life, whether that is another school, higher levels of education, or the work place.

 Christian – This is at the core of who we are and what we do. All Bingham staff have firm commitments to Jesus Christ and desire to develop and support that environment through the entire school. A Biblical worldview is integrated throughout all aspects of the school.

 Multicultural Community – Our staff and students are from just under 30 countries across the globe. Our multilingual, multicultural diversity provides a rich environment for working with and learning from others.

 Students of Integrity – We desire all students who attend the school to be students whose word can be trusted, who live lives that match their words, and are people that display Christlikeness -God’s image of integrity.

 Change the World for God’s Glory – No matter where in the world our graduates end up and irrespective of their careers our desire is that they would glorify God wherever they are and in all that they do.

Position Information

The position of School Counsellor plays a pivotal role in the academic life of Bingham Academy. Our school counselors help students attain an optimum level of personal and social adjustment to achieve their highest academic potential by reducing social and psychological barriers to learning. The successful candidate will have the ability to give children and young adults the guidance and support needed, especially when it comes to dealing with personal, familial and social pressures. As a school counselor you’ll first and foremost listen to students’ concerns and then act as an advocate for students’ well-being.

We are looking for someone who is qualified and experienced to help students with issues such as bullying, family issues, low self-esteem, poor mental health, and relationship troubles. You can refer them to a psychologist or mental health counselor for further treatment if necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, counseling or related field
• Teaching Licence, Qualification or Credential (preferred, but not required)

Key Skills 

• Understanding and experience in helping teens solve current social and life challenges
• Ability to relate to teenagers
• Compassion and patience
• Child safety awareness and knowledge of when to refer on to specialists for further treatment

• Commitment to positive communication with all stakeholders
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to contribute to a positive school environment for students, staff and the overall community

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling, group guidance, or classroom support to help students cope effectively.  Either upon referral basis or observation basis.  
• Update and maintain confidential student records and other department records 
• Identify students with special needs and make appropriate recommendations and referrals.  
• Identify classroom needs and create group sessions (bullying, friendships, healthy coping etc..). 
•  Assist with enrollment and kindergarten round-up, and make recommendations for school practices such as trauma informed approaches to students 
• Consult with parents, teachers and outside resources like psychologists as needed to create needed support for students.
• Carry out all assigned duties with confidentiality and professionalism
• Serve in a broad range of responsibilities as requested by administration
• Communicate timely and professionally with stakeholders as needed
• Participate in ongoing professional development

All of our expatriate staff serve as missionary volunteers. Bingham Academy provides airfare assistance, free housing, utilities, and generous professional development support.  

Contact us now to find out more about this great opportunity.