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Short Course Counsellor (Volunteer)
THE UNITED WORLD COLLEGES (INTERNATIONAL)
UWC ISAK Japan, Karuizawa, Japan
Full-time
16th January 2026

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Short course Councellor (volunteer)

ApplyUWC ISAK Japan

Positions: 16 counsellor and 4 senior counsellor positions open (preference to counsellors with previous UWC ISAK short course experience).

Location: UWC ISAK Japan, Karuizawa, Japan

Applications end: 16 January 2026Duration of contract: 14 July – 2 August, 2026

Enquiries: summer@uwcisak.jp

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Founded in 1962, UWC (United World Colleges) is a global education movement that makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. UWC is comprised of schools and colleges in 18 countries, with national committees and selection contacts in more than 155 countries. UWC fosters a lifelong commitment to social responsibility, and to date has inspired a network of 85,000+ alumni who believe it is possible to work for positive change.

UWC ISAK Japan is a full-boarding international high school and a member of the United World Colleges movement. Following the Japanese school system, UWC ISAK is a three-year high school, with all students in grades 11 and 12 following the IB Diploma Programme curriculum. The school is accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT), and all graduates receive a Japanese high school diploma. Currently, 200 students from 73 countries attend UWC ISAK Japan, with 70% of students receiving full or partial need-based scholarship support. 30% of enrolled students are Japanese, with the remaining 70% coming from homes outside of Japan.

UWC ISAK Japan is looking for experienced and committed counsellors to take part in the ISAK Summer School short course.

UWC ISAK Japan offers a unique volunteer experience for young adults (must have at least graduated high school by July 2024) who enjoy working with children in a diverse school setting. Our short course (“ISAK Summer School”) focuses on three core components: “Leadership”, “Design” and “Diversity”. Summer School brings in middle school students with diverse backgrounds and is seeking energetic volunteers who can work with the students during our 14-day summer programme held at our beautiful campus in Karuizawa, Japan.

As a counsellor, you will have the opportunity to assist with various tasks throughout the programme and work closely with students and teachers.

Responsibilities

Residential:

  • Act as a residential counsellor in student dormitories, co-facilitate daily small group meetings, guide students to practice leadership throughout their experience.
  • e.g., help students organise and clean their spaces, provide emotional support and encouragement/coaching, create spaces for students to share their experience,and serve as a role model of school culture.

Community:

  • Join other team members to create a thriving summer school experience in real time, make decisions that affect the community as it develops, take on unforeseen challenges and responsibilities as they arise
  • e.g., attend daily team meetings, gather and share feedback from student perspective, guide students during off-campus activities, plan and adapt to changes and new community needs

Academic:

  • Assist experienced educators to plan and deliver programme content.
  • Help students to engage in challenging, project-based experiences.
  • Provide language support to aid students’ comprehension and engagement.
  • Share your own expertise and experience during planning and delivery.
  • e.g., assist with programme design elements, guide students in understanding course objectives and content, facilitate lessons and experiences in collaboration with other team members, and facilitate learning experiences for students.

How to apply

Respond to the staff application here and submit your CV through the form. Send any requests for additional information to our Summer School Office at summer@uwcisak.jp.

Safeguarding and inclusivity

All employees must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out their duties, a teacher becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, they must report those concerns to the DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) or DDSL (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) immediately.