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.
Job Requirements
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
Trainer – Academic Performance & Life Skills Contractual | Application Deadline: October 7, 2026
New Life Training Center Addis Ababa
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.
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. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
In Person: Bulgariya, near Saint Michael Church | newlifetecenter@gmail.com | Phone / Contact: 0970535455 / 0910733394
How to Apply
Submit an updated CV, cover letter, and copies of relevant credentials or certificates in person at Bulgariya, near Saint Michael Church. You can also contact the hiring team via email at newlifetecenter@gmail.com or by phone.
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