The posting
School Overview:
American International School in Egypt - West Campus (AISW) opened its doors in 2009. The attractive campus is located in a peaceful suburban setting in Sheikh Zayed City, about 20 km from Cairo’s centre. The school is operated by Esol Education, a premium international education organisation, with 45 years of expertise in establishing and operating American schools worldwide. Similar to other Esol schools, AIS - West has gained accreditation from The Middle States Association (MSA) and the International Baccalaureate (IB).
Job Summary:
The American International School, located in Sheikh Zayed, Egypt, is seeking a caring, skilled, and proactive Middle School Counselor to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6–8. This role serves as a central point of support for students, families, and teachers, providing individual and small-group counseling, delivering social-emotional learning (SEL) programs, and guiding academic advising and the transition to high school. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and approachable professional who exercises discretion with confidential student information, collaborates effectively across departments, and thrives in a fast-paced, diverse, and collaborative school environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver SEL instruction and advisory/workshop programming aligned with ISCA/ASCA competencies, emphasizing global citizenship, intercultural understanding, adolescent development, and digital citizenship.
- Provide short-term individual and group counseling; identify students requiring longer-term or specialized support and coordinate referrals, including crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safeguarding reporting.
- Support academic advising and course planning, and guide students and families through the transition to high school in collaboration with the high school counseling team.
- Use data (academic performance, attendance, behavior, and SEL indicators) to identify needs, set measurable goals, and evaluate program effectiveness, including coordination and interpretation of standardized assessments (e.g., MAP).
- Assist students and families with transitions — including mobile/expatriate families and the move to high school — providing resources that foster adaptability and inclusion.
- Implement restorative practices and conflict-resolution supports to promote a positive middle school climate.
How to Apply:
- Please submit your updated resume (CV) and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: " Middle School Counselor - [Your Name]".
Must Have
- Master's degree in School Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or a related field at minimum; appropriate counseling certification/licensure (e.g., school counselor credential, LPC, or equivalent)
- 5 years of previous school counseling experience (preferably at an international school) with demonstrated strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills. Experience with and/or knowledge of the following as applicable to the middle school setting: SEL curricula; responsive counseling and crisis intervention; academic advising and course planning; high school transition and career readiness; individual and small-group counseling; restorative practices; safeguarding and student wellbeing protocols; testing coordination (e.g., MAP); technology integration; PowerSchool; Atlas Rubicon
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to collaborate with students, parents, teachers, and administrators
- Highly creative and autonomous
- A positive, caring, community-minded team player with a passion for supporting young adolescents' academic, social, and emotional development
What's great in the job?
- Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
- No dumb managers, no stupid tools to use, no rigid working hours
- No waste of time in enterprise processes, real responsibilities and autonomy
- Expand your knowledge of various business industries
- Create content that will help our users on a daily basis
- Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company
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Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.
Several activities are often organized all over the year, such as weekly sports sessions, team building events, monthly drink, and much more
Perks
A full-time position Attractive salary package.
Trainings
12 days / year, including 6 of your choice.
Sport Activity
Play any sport with colleagues, the bill is covered.
Eat & Drink
Fruit, coffee and snacks provided.



