Boarding School Counselor at Ntare Louisenlund Community Benefit Company: (Deadline 5 August 2024)

Boarding School Counselor

• Ntare Louisenlund School Careers
• Rwanda
• Campus Life / Residence Life

Who we are:

Ntare Louisenlund School (Rwanda) aspires to be one of the premier educational institutions in Africa, dedicated to fostering excellence in education. Through the Rwanda plus-STEM program, the school aims to attract the finest talents in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology, serving as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and future-shaping endeavors. Situated on a sprawling 60-hectare campus in Rwanda’s Bugesera District, a brief forty-five-minute drive from Kigali, the school is designed to accommodate up to 1,000 boarding students.

Ntare Louisenlund School is committed to delivering an exceptional international education, empowering students to seek scholarships at the world’s leading universities. The student body will comprise two halves, with a portion selected through a rigorous assessment and funded by appropriate scholarships (plus-STEM stream), and the remainder consisting of students from across Africa pursuing the IB Diploma with their families financing the education. Seeking candidacy as an IB World School, Ntare Louisenlund School plans to offer the IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.

Operated and managed by Ntare Louisenlund CBC, in collaboration with Stiftung Louisenlund, a renowned institution with over 70 years of experience running a secondary boarding school in Germany, Ntare Louisenlund School strives for comparable excellence at both locations in Germany and Rwanda. A strategic partnership with the Rwandan government is envisioned to identify plus-STEM students eligible for government scholarships.

Your challenge and responsibilities:

Ntare Louisenlund School is seeking a boarding school counselor, you play a crucial role in the holistic development and well-being of students living away from home. The boarding school counsellor will provide emotional support, guidance, and counseling services to students to help them navigate academic, personal, social, and behavioural challenges. Working closely with students, parents, faculty, and staff, you’ll ensure a supportive and nurturing environment conducive to academic success and personal growth. The anticipated start date will be 01/09/2024. The boarding school counselor reports directly to the Middle School Principal and Deputy Head Overall.

Your Main Responsibilities:

Counseling Services:

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to students dealing with personal issues, academic challenges, homesickness, relationships, and emotional difficulties.
• Conduct crisis intervention and support during emergencies or critical incidents affecting students.
• Collaborate with academic advisors and teachers to support students’ academic progress and address any learning or behavioral issues.

Personal Development:

• Develop and implement programs that promote personal growth, resilience, and self-awareness among students.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns on topics such as stress management, mental health awareness, peer relationships, and study skills.

Student Support:

• Serve as a mentor and advocate for students, helping them navigate the boarding school environment and develop life skills.
• Assist students in adapting to the school’s culture and fostering a sense of belonging within the community.
• Address behavioral issues through counseling, mediation, and disciplinary interventions when necessary.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, administrators, and healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive support network for students.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding students’ progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Participate in faculty meetings, student support team meetings, and professional development activities to stay informed and contribute to school policies and practices.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions, assessments, and interventions.
• Prepare reports and assessments of students’ progress, behavioral concerns, and counseling outcomes as needed.
• The boarding School Counselor would from time to time be requested to perform any other duties for the smooth functioning of the School.

Your Profile:

• Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• State licensure or certification as a counselor (where applicable).
• Previous experience in counseling, preferably in an educational or boarding school setting.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development, mental health issues, and counseling techniques.
• Working experience in a similar role of at least 5 years.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine interest in supporting students’ well-being and personal growth.

We offer:

• A fully equipped school campus with excellent facilities in a beautiful natural setting in Bugesera.
• Optional campus housing on a first-come-first-serve basis.
• An exceptional in-house professional development programme with travel opportunities for further professional development.
• Small learning groups.
• An extensive and diverse co-curricular programme and the possibility of taking part in or offering co-curricular experiences for students.
• Collaboration with an experienced, internationally recognized school in Germany.
• Various partnerships with external educational partners.
• A committed, dedicated, and team-oriented staff.
• An attractive compensation package based on your level of experience. All staff salaries are paid in Rwandan Francs.

How to Apply:

Can you imagine working to help us design the school of the future? Then you should apply by 5/08/2024 to careers@ntare-louisenlund.org and share an updated CV, motivation letter and certified electronic copies of degrees and relevant certificates. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please indicate in the subject line while applying as “Boarding School Counselor”