Zindagi Trust is looking for a School Counselor to support the mental health and wellness of its students and community. This is a role-based in an all-girls school in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that the Trust manages.
About Shangla Girls School:
Nestled between the mountains dotted with lush forests and colorful ceilings, Shangla Girls School (SGS) is the first higher secondary, not-for-profit school for girls in Barkana, Shangla. The school is a recent development spread over 20 kanal land overlooking green terraces and snow-capped mountains across the river.
Having a population of 700+ students, SGS offers a variety of facilities such as playground with basketball court, indoor sports, a computer and science laboratory, a library and classrooms equipped with audio-visual connectivity. As of now, the school has grades K-12 fully functioning with a teaching staff comprising of over 40 members.
Our school is remote and cut-off from most of the country, but at Zindagi Trust (ZT) we aim to ensure that these geographical limitations do not hinder any learning opportunities of our students. Over the years, we have seen immense potential in our students, in what they can achieve and how determined they are to overcome any barriers. Our vision for the school is to be a center of excellence that produces well-rounded citizens, not just students who score A’s. To this end, we focus on making learning fun but also developing strong co-curricular programs (e.g. in art, chess and sports) and on opening minds to new life and career choices.
Responsibilties:
The counselor will have the following responsibilities:
Provide psycho-social support through the following:
Provide preventive care and psycho-social education through the following:
Requirement:
The ideal candidate is a female, trained to be a counselor/therapist, has experience working with children, and has a degree in psychology (preferably developmental or clinical psychology) BS or MA in Psychology. The role requires emotional intelligence, empathy, comfort working in challenging and under-resourced environments, and strong oral communication skills in Pashto and Urdu.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Experience with educational institutes is preferred.
Location:
A full-time position based at the school in KPK. Arrangements can be discussed and modified based on mutual agreement between the Trust and the incumbent.
What We Offer:
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to [email protected]. Please include “School Counselor” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Zindagi Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us in making a difference in education across Pakistan!
Zindagi Trust is looking for a School Counselor to support the mental health and wellness of its students and community. This is a role-based in an all-girls school in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that the Trust manages.
About Shangla Girls School:
Nestled between the mountains dotted with lush forests and colorful ceilings, Shangla Girls School (SGS) is the first higher secondary, not-for-profit school for girls in Barkana, Shangla. The school is a recent development spread over 20 kanal land overlooking green terraces and snow-capped mountains across the river.
Having a population of 700+ students, SGS offers a variety of facilities such as playground with basketball court, indoor sports, a computer and science laboratory, a library and classrooms equipped with audio-visual connectivity. As of now, the school has grades K-12 fully functioning with a teaching staff comprising of over 40 members.
Our school is remote and cut-off from most of the country, but at Zindagi Trust (ZT) we aim to ensure that these geographical limitations do not hinder any learning opportunities of our students. Over the years, we have seen immense potential in our students, in what they can achieve and how determined they are to overcome any barriers. Our vision for the school is to be a center of excellence that produces well-rounded citizens, not just students who score A’s. To this end, we focus on making learning fun but also developing strong co-curricular programs (e.g. in art, chess and sports) and on opening minds to new life and career choices.
Responsibilties:
The counselor will have the following responsibilities:
Provide psycho-social support through the following:
Provide preventive care and psycho-social education through the following:
Requirement:
The ideal candidate is a female, trained to be a counselor/therapist, has experience working with children, and has a degree in psychology (preferably developmental or clinical psychology) BS or MA in Psychology. The role requires emotional intelligence, empathy, comfort working in challenging and under-resourced environments, and strong oral communication skills in Pashto and Urdu.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Experience with educational institutes is preferred.
Location:
A full-time position based at the school in KPK. Arrangements can be discussed and modified based on mutual agreement between the Trust and the incumbent.
What We Offer:
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to [email protected]. Please include “School Counselor” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Zindagi Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us in making a difference in education across Pakistan!