School Counselor Job at Aga Khan Education Service Tanzania

The school counselor supports students in academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and career development. In collaboration with teachers, administrators, parents, and guardians, they create a safe and supportive learning environment. The counselor implements comprehensive guidance programs aligned with school goals and student needs, ensuring that all students are equipped for success in school and beyond.

Responsibilities include providing individual and group counseling to students on academic, social, behavioral, and emotional issues; developing and implementing school-wide guidance programs and workshops; conducting assessments and interpreting data to identify student needs and progress; collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student development; and assisting with crisis intervention and referrals to external services when needed.

Requirements for this position include strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; experience working with children and adolescents in educational settings; and knowledge of counseling models, interventions, and child development.

Applicants should send a letter of application describing experience, along with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of education certificates (certified by TCU if studied outside of Tanzania), and contact information of three confidential referees, including the current head of school or line manager. Applications should be addressed to HR—Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania, and sent by email to hr@akest.org or by mail to P.O. Box 125, Dar es Salaam. Please ensure you include an email address.