Student Development Instructor - Life Orientation

About the role

The Student Development Instructor (LO Instructor) delivers the Life Orientation curriculum grounded in the CASEL framework for socio-emotional learning. The role includes individual and group counseling, full ownership of the student development calendar, and leading initiatives to raise awareness about mental health and well-being among students and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the LO curriculum interactively, adapting sessions to students' socio-emotional needs and academic transitions, and evaluate student progress
• Run regular one-on-one and group counseling sessions on academic stress, interpersonal difficulties and career uncertainty, helping students discover their strengths and pathways to higher education and career, while keeping strict confidentiality
• Own the design, planning and execution of the student development calendar, aiming for 95% schedule and quality accuracy, and measure event effectiveness through feedback and outcome metrics
• Design mental health awareness campaigns and workshops, train staff to spot early signs of distress, and promote wellness practices
• Work with the College Leadership Team, admissions and alumni, and external mental health professionals or career counselors to align activities with college goals such as retention and student transitions
• Maintain confidential case records and prepare periodic reports on calendar targets, workshop outcomes and mental health initiatives

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Counseling, Education or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in youth instruction, socio-emotional coaching, student counseling or workshop facilitation, preferably in education or development

Required skills

• Strong understanding of the CASEL framework (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision-making)
• Active listening, empathetic counseling and career guidance for adolescents and college youth
• Calendar and event management, and mental health literacy including crisis referral mechanisms
• Public speaking, group facilitation and data tracking