The Student Development Instructor - Life Orientation (LO Instructor) is responsible for delivering the Life Orientation (LO) Curriculum grounded in the CASEL framework for socio-emotional learning. The incumbent provides individual and group counseling to support students through career and socio-emotional challenges, takes complete ownership of the design, planning, and execution of the student development calendar, and leads initiatives to educate and raise awareness regarding mental health and well-being across TCF College staff and students.

Job Responsibilities: 

•  Interactive Facilitation: Facilitate the LO Curriculum using interactive, student-centered methodologies aligned with the 5 core competencies of the CASEL framework.

•  Contextual Adaptation: Adapt session plans and instructional activities to meet the socio-emotional learning needs, personal growth goals, and academic transition requirements of TCF College students.

•  Progress Evaluation: Evaluate student engagement and socio-emotional progress, continuously refining instruction to foster resilience and responsible decision-making.

2. Career & Socio-Emotional Counseling

•  Individual & Group Counseling: Conduct regular one-on-one and group counseling sessions to help students manage academic stress, socio-emotional challenges, interpersonal difficulties, and career uncertainty.

•  Self-Discovery & Pathways: Assist students in discovering their personal strengths, values, and interests to guide them toward suitable higher education and career options.

•  Ethical Standards: Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to professional ethical standards in all counseling interactions and documentation.

3. Student Development Calendar Ownership

•  End-to-End Ownership: Drive design, planning, scheduling, and execution of the student development calendar, including workshops, career sessions, guest lectures, and student engagement events.

•  Execution Accuracy: Achieve 95% schedule and quality accuracy across all planned LO calendar activities and student engagements.

•  Impact Assessment: Measure the effectiveness of events and workshops through post-session feedback and student outcome metrics.

4. Mental Health & Well-being Awareness

•  Awareness Campaigns: Design and execute mental health awareness campaigns, interactive workshops, and seminars for TCF College students and staff.

•  Staff Capacity Building: Educate and equip college staff to recognize early indicators of socio-emotional distress in students and implement supportive classroom interventions.

•  Wellness Promotion: Promote ongoing wellness practices, stress reduction techniques, and institutional support systems across the college community.

5. Collaboration & Institutional Alignment

•  Institutional Integration: Collaborate closely with the College Leadership Team (CLT), Lead – University Admissions & Alumni, and instructional staff to integrate socio-emotional development into broader college programming.

•  Goal Alignment: Align student development calendar activities with key TCF College goals surrounding student retention, academic performance, and tertiary transitions.

•  External Referrals: Work with external mental health professionals or career counselors when specialized student support is required.

6. Data Management & Reporting

•  Case Documentation: Maintain accurate, confidential records of counseling cases, workshop attendance, and socio-emotional development indicators.

•  Performance Analytics: Prepare periodic reports and analytics on student development calendar targets, workshop outcomes, and mental health initiatives for management review.

• CASEL Framework Mastery: Strong understanding and practical application of the CASEL framework (Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making).
• Empathetic Counseling: Excellent active listening, socio-emotional support, and career guidance tailored to adolescent and college youth.
• Calendar & Event Management: Demonstrated ability to design, schedule, and execute student development calendars, events, and workshops with high schedule accuracy.
• Mental Health Literacy: Sound knowledge of mental health well-being strategies, stress mitigation techniques, and crisis referral mechanisms.
• Interpersonal & Facilitation Skills: Strong communication, public speaking, and group facilitation skills; ability to inspire and build rapport with youth.
• Administrative & Data Tracking: Proactive organizational skills for maintaining confidential case notes, student feedback, and tracking program performance metrics. Alignment with college culture and values

Bachelors or Masters in Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Counseling, Education, or a related discipline from a reputable institute.

1 – 3 years of experience in youth instruction, socio-emotional coaching, student counseling, or workshop facilitation, preferably within the education or development sector.