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All Saints’ Episcopal Day School in Central Phoenix seeks a School Counselor beginning in August of 2023. This is a full-time position that will partner with the Division Heads and the current School Counselor in meeting the needs of the students, faculty, and parents. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role and be a collaborative and positive individual that enjoys being part of a community. We are looking for someone with specific experience working with elementary-aged students.
Primary Duties
● Serve as a primary social and emotional support for students, faculty, staff, and parents—specifically working with students in our lower school (elementary division)
● Instruct Life Skills classes within the classroom
● Create and maintain a visible presence on campus with students and faculty
● Facilitate and manage the implementation of the school-wide social and emotional learning programs
● Provide and coordinate professional development for faculty and staff in collaboration with the administration
● Initiate and plan parent education events and activities
● Be a leading member of the diversity and inclusivity groups on campus
Counseling Role and Support
● Provide ongoing support inside and outside of the classroom to students in need of individual and group support
● Work collaboratively with the administration, faculty, learning services department, and parents to support students by creating plans and implementing them
● Cultivate a positive community, culture, and climate
● Work with outside organizations as needed and maintain an active referral list for external services
● Provide detailed records and documentation as needed
Instructional Practice
● Cultivate a student-centered learning environment, creating an atmosphere of mutual respect
● Demonstrate a passion for subject content, mastery, and love of learning
● Implement Life Skills curriculum and adapt as necessary to meet the current needs of students
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field. M.A. preferred
● Minimum of three years of school counseling experience
● Ability to connect well with others and collaborate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrative staff
● Experience working with elementary-aged children
● Ability to anticipate and manage individual, group, and organizational needs and lead efforts to meet those needs
● Creativity, positivity, and passion for child development and working with children and adults
● An appreciation for and an understanding of the psychological, social, emotional, educational, and developmental needs of the elementary-age children
● Ability to promote and maintain a collegial, educational environment throughout the campus
● Ability to utilize and integrate technology
● Ability to participate in the All Saints’ community events outside of school hours when needed for role
● Skilled at documentation, detail-oriented
Application Process and Materials
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume. All candidates will be considered until an offer is made and accepted.
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All Saints' Episcopal Day School in Phoenix, Arizona, is a parish-affiliated pre-k through eighth-grade coeducational institution enrolling approximately 520 students.
Situated 10 minutes from downtown in the north central area of Phoenix, the campus is in an attractive residential area along beautiful tree-shaded streets. The 16-acre campus is shared with All Saints’ Episcopal Church.
All Saints' Episcopal Day School has nurtured the hearts and minds of students since 1963. As an outreach ministry of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, the School expects and promotes the individual’s active commitment to integrity, learning, and academic excellence. The challenging curriculum and close-knit, caring community reflect the traditional Anglican appreciation of cultural, racial, socioeconomic, and religious diversity. All children, regardless of their denomination, attend student-led chapel sessions twice a week and take part in religion classes. All Saints’ Episcopal Day School is open and inclusive of all religious traditions and embraces diversity as a value to be sought, including in its employment practices.
All Saints’ is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and holds membership in the National Association of Independent Schools, the Arizona Association of Independent Schools, the National Association of Episcopal Schools, and the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools. All Saints’ Episcopal Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location