Career Counselor-Punjab

Dream Achievers; Jalandhar; On-site; INR 300,000 - 450,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Grassroots impact

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Dream Achievers invites passionate educators to join as Onsite Career Counselors and Student Mentors in Punjab. You will visit government schools to guide students on streams after Class 10 and 12, providing career direction and holistic mentorship in a hands-on, community-focused setting.

This 1-year contractual role emphasizes in-person counseling, strong language skills (Punjabi, Hindi, English), and daily school travel.

Qualifications

• B.Ed qualification is highly preferred; graduates/postgraduates in teaching, psychology, or social work will be considered.
• Must be fluent in Punjabi, Hindi and English (spoken and written) for effective communication.
• Willing to travel daily to assigned schools; having personal transport is advantageous.
• Must own a working personal laptop for data logging and reporting.

Responsibilities

• In-person counseling at assigned government schools daily via group workshops and one-on-one sessions.
• Guide students on academic streams after Class 10 and 12, including ITIs and vocational paths.
• Mentor students holistically, encourage hobbies, and support extracurricular participation.
• Liaise with school principals, teachers, and parents to build a supportive ecosystem.
• Maintain records of interactions and progress using a personal laptop and reporting tools.

Skills

In-Person Counseling

Career Guidance

Student Mentorship

Data Reporting

Community Liaison

Education

B.Ed preferred

Graduates/Postgraduates in teaching/psychology/social work

Tools

Personal Laptop

Job description

Job Posting: Onsite Career Counselor / Student Mentor
Location: Punjab (Jalandhar, Firozpur, Patiala, Faridkot, & Rupnagar)
Position Type: Contractual (1 Year)
Target Candidates: B.Ed Qualified Teachers / Passionate Educators

About the Role

We are seeking passionate, energetic, and empathetic educators to join us as Career Counselors & Student Mentors for government schools in Punjab. In this role, you will physically visit assigned schools to guide, mentor, and inspire youth. You will help students explore academic streams, vocational opportunities, and future career paths.
We are actively hiring candidates residing in or near the following districts:

Locations: 23 Districts

1. Jalandhar Division: Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Pathankot, Tarn Taran
2. Patiala Division: Barnala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ludhiana, Malerkotla, Patiala, Rupnagar, Sangrur
3. Firozpur Division: Fazilka, Firozpur, Moga, Sri Muktsar Sahib
4. Faridkot Division: Bathinda, Faridkot, Mansa
5. Rupnagar Division: Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Nawanshahr (Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar), Rupnagar

Each selected counselor will be assigned a cluster of 4 to 5 local government schools within their designated district

Key Responsibilities

• In-Person Counseling: Visit assigned government schools daily to conduct group workshops and one-on-one career counseling sessions for secondary and higher secondary students.
• Stream & Career Guidance: Help students understand educational pathways after Class 10 and 12, focusing on Science, Commerce, Arts, vocational courses, and ITIs.
• Holistic Mentorship: Observe students to identify their strengths, encourage them to pursue hobbies, and motivate them to participate in extra-curricular activities.
• Community & School Liaison: Coordinate closely with school principals, teachers, and parents to build a supportive ecosystem for the students.
• Data Reporting: Maintain organized records of student interactions, feedback, and progress using your personal laptop and digital reporting tools.

Eligibility Criteria

• Education: B.Ed qualification is highly preferred. Graduates/Postgraduates with a strong background in teaching, psychology, or social work will also be considered.
• Language Fluency: Must be fully fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, and English (both spoken and written) to effectively communicate with students, rural parents, and school authorities.
• Local Commuting: Must be ready and willing to travel daily to assigned schools within the district. Having personal transport (two-wheeler or four-wheeler) is a strong advantage.
• Tech Readiness: Must own a working personal laptop for daily data logging, report submissions, and virtual coordination meetings.
• Core Attributes: Deeply passionate about youth development, highly empathetic, and capable of managing physical classroom environments effectively.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to create a tangible grassroots impact on the lives of government school students in Punjab.
• A fixed 1-year contract with potential for renewal based on performance and project extensions.