Facilitator for Character Education & AP Psychology Teacher

Are you interested in youth development and experiential learning?

Join our LEAF Academy team that are pioneers in building and delivering an innovative character education curriculum emphasizing self-discovery, well-being, and ethics through a variety of weekly seminars, student-centered activities, experiential programs, and outdoor adventure education.

This exciting opportunity will engage with the following skills/tasks:

Lead Engaging Character Seminars - Design and deliver weekly sessions for students aged 15-19, helping them explore personal growth, ethical decision-making, and resilience.

Create Transformative Experiential Programs - Develop and facilitate multi-day outdoor and character-driven experiences that challenge students, build leadership skills, and foster deep personal reflection.

Collaborate & Innovate Across Disciplines - Work with educators from different departments to design cross-disciplinary programs, integrating character education into the broader academic experience.

Co-design Character Education at LEAF Academy Contribute to curriculum development, feedback mechanisms, and impact measurement systems while co-designing meaningful projects and events with students. 

Teaching AP Psychology

Besides the above-listed tasks, you will be expected to assume some of these responsibilities:

• Advisory role - responsible for a small group of students, conducting regular weekly meetings, providing support and mentoring to students when necessary 

• Residential duties (upon agreement): regular weekday duties in the dormitory

• Co-curriculars, sports, or a committee member (expected): being part of the co-curricular program, e.g., offering a club, supervising a sports activity, or being an active member of one of the LEAF Academy committees.

• Minimum 3 years experience working with youth groups post graduation

• Passion for the LEAF Academy’s mission, passion for the tasks / responsibilities listed above and alignment with our team values

• Enthusiasm for working with young people

• Experience in group facilitation and group dynamics, coaching and mentoring

• Proactive mindset and self-motivation

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

• Advanced level of English language

• Prior experience designing and facilitating programs with teenagers

• Experience in curriculum and program development

• Experience working with groups on multi-day, experiential and adventure education programs

• Background in either character education, positive education, outdoor adventure education/experiential education, psychology, ethics or moral philosophy (preferred)

• College/career counseling experience is an advantage

If you are looking for an opportunity to follow your personal mission and contribute with your unique talent to a better life in Slovakia, LEAF Academy may be the right place for you.

We offer:

• Dynamic International Environment: Join a welcoming and diverse community 

• Meaningful Impact: Engage with, learn from, and inspire incredible young minds while making a lasting imprint on their lives.

• Learning Opportunities: Experience on-the-job growth and rapid personal development with a supportive team