Vacancies, September 2026

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.
Required Skills
  • 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

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