Character Education Mentor

About the role

The Character Education Mentor is a full‑time, on‑site position at Hayah International Academy in Cairo, Egypt. The mentor guides students in developing core values, ethical decision‑making, empathy and social responsibility through structured lessons, discussions and experiential activities.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver character education sessions for individual students and groups.
• Collaborate with teachers and school counselors to embed values into the broader curriculum.
• Support students as they navigate social and emotional challenges.
• Organise school‑wide initiatives, campaigns and events that promote respect, inclusion and community service.
• Maintain clear documentation of student progress and contribute to ongoing program improvement.

Required profile

• Strong education and teaching skills with experience working with school‑age students.
• Excellent communication abilities, including active listening and facilitation of group discussions.
• Training and mentoring experience, capable of designing workshops that build character and social‑emotional competencies.
• Customer‑service and relationship‑building skills to engage students, families and colleagues with empathy and professionalism.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work or a related field (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in character education, counseling, youth development or similar roles.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse school community and model integrity, respect and responsibility.
• Strong organisational skills, reliability in following school policies and proficiency in basic educational technology tools.

Required skills

• Basic educational technology tools