Trainers – Academic Performance & Life Skills (50 Positions)
Trainer – Academic Performance & Life Skills (Contractual) -New Life Training Center Addis Ababa
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization: New Life Training Center
Deadline: October 7, 2026
Job Description
SUMMARY
New Life Training Center is seeking dynamic, engaging, and passionate Trainers – Academic Performance & Life Skills to mentor, educate, and empower children and adolescents aged 8 to 19. This role combines academic performance development with practical life-skills training, helping students improve not only their academic abilities but also the personal, social, emotional, and practical skills they need to succeed in school and in everyday life.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Education, Sociology, Youth Development, Social Work, or a related field, Background or additional training in education, psychology, child development, teaching, coaching, or youth development is an advantage.
EXPERIENCE
The trainer will work with two main developmental groups: children aged 8–12 and teenagers aged 13–19.
- Support students in developing effective study habits, concentration, time management, and learning strategies.
- Help students identify academic challenges and develop practical strategies to overcome them.
- Monitor student participation, learning progress, and academic development.
- Encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and academic goals.
- Provide constructive feedback to students and communicate relevant progress with parents and the appropriate team.
- Lead interactive training sessions on essential life skills, including critical thinking, decision-making, emotional management, communication, public speaking, financial literacy, digital responsibility, and career awareness.
- Connect life-skills concepts to real-life situations and practical experiences.
- Use activities, discussions, role-plays, challenges, and real-world scenarios to make learning practical and memorable.
- Adapt teaching and training methods according to the developmental stage of each age group.
- Use play-based activities, guided discussions, practical exercises, and interactive learning for students aged 8–12.
- Use discussions, debates, case studies, problem-solving activities, and real-world simulations for students aged 13–19.
- Recognize individual differences in students’ learning styles, abilities, confidence levels, and developmental needs.
- Act as a positive role model for students.
- Create a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental learning environment.
- Build trust and positive relationships with students.
- Encourage students to express their ideas, ask questions, take responsibility, and practice new behaviors.
- Support students in developing confidence, independence, discipline, and positive decision-making.
- Track student participation, engagement, and development.
- Assess skill acquisition through practical exercises, assignments, activities, and projects.
- Provide constructive and development-focused feedback.
- Work with the follow-up team and other staff to communicate important student progress or concerns.
- Prepare engaging lesson plans, training materials, activities, and practical exercises.
- Develop creative group challenges, role-play scenarios, discussions, and interactive learning tools.
- Continuously improve training methods based on student performance, feedback, and developmental needs.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Public speaking Teaching Presentation Facilitation High energy Confidence
- Understanding of child and adolescent development Active listening
- Communication Empathy Patience
- Emotional awareness Classroom management Group-dynamics management
- Creative and practical approach to teaching and training Professionalism
- Accountability
NUMBER REQUIRED
50
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
- Minimum 2 years of experience mentoring, coaching, teaching, training, or working with children and adolescents aged 8–19.
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Accounting
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Gender Studies, Social Work, Law
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an updated CV, cover letter, and copies of relevant credentials/ certificates through one of the following methods:
In Person: Bulgariya, near Saint Michael Church
Email: newlifetecenter@gmail.com
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Phone / Contact: 0970535455 / 0910733394
Application Deadline: October 7, 2026




