Position: Student Experience & Boarding Assistant (Internship)
Location: Silverleaf Academy-Usariver campus – Arusha.
Reports To: Head of Student Experience & Boarding
Start Date: 27th April, 2025.
Student Experience & Boarding Assistant
The Student Experience & Boarding Assistant at Silverleaf Academy plays a vital role in supporting students’ well-being and overall experience, especially those in the boarding program. This role involves ensuring that students feel safe, cared for, and supported in their academic and personal development outside the classroom. The assistant works closely with the pastoral and teaching teams to create a nurturing and structured environment where students can thrive both emotionally and socially.
Key responsibilities include supervising students during boarding hours, helping to organize extracurricular activities, and ensuring students follow daily routines such as meals, study sessions, hygiene, and bedtime. The assistant also acts as a mentor and first point of contact for any concerns students may have, helping to resolve conflicts and promote a positive, respectful community. Maintaining open communication with students and being a supportive presence is essential for this role.
In addition to day-to-day duties, the Student Experience & Boarding Assistant may assist with planning special events, trips, and parent communication. At Silverleaf Academy, which emphasizes holistic education and character development, this position is crucial in promoting discipline, independence, and a sense of belonging among boarding students. The role demands empathy, responsibility, and a strong commitment to the school’s mission of providing high-quality, affordable education in Tanzania.
This is NOT a desk job. You’ll be organizing, moving, recording, posting, supporting, leading, and following-up—both on and off campus.
Key Focus Areas:
- Student wellness & welfare
- Learning trips, co-curricular programs, and talent development
- Language & library initiatives
- Boarding welfare and program delivery
What You’ll Do:
- Ensure programs are implemented with excellence and visibility
- Supervise field activities and record engaging content
- Organize trips, workshops, and events
- Take students to opportunities and bring opportunities to students
- Post proudly and loudly on social media to share our journey
What We’re Looking For:
- Diploma/Bachelor’s in Education, Social Work, Child Development, or Communication
- 2+ years working with students or in community development
- Excellent communicator in English & Kiswahili
- Very active, organized, flexible, connected, and creative
- Digitally confident—camera, writing, social media savvy
- Curious and excited to learn and grow with us
If you’re passionate about giving students the best experience and making sure the world sees the magic, apply now!
To apply, send your CV and short cover letter to pascaline@silverleaf.co.tz
