Job Category : CHSALL
Requisition Number : POSTS001323
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- Posted : March 14, 2024
- Full-Time
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DescriptionPost-Secondary Counsellor, Senior School
Exciting Opportunity for an Extraordinary Teacher
Full-Time, Continuing Contract
2024 - 2025
Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.
Bound by our belief in the power of girl-centred education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our school– including you.
We offer extensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our 10-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature.
Crofton House School is distinguished by extraordinary teachers who provide a collaborative, inquiry-based learning environment for students to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The teaching facilities are well equipped and offer students and teachers diverse spaces in which to learn and work. Crofton House School is currently seeking a Post-Secondary Counsellor to join the Department of Career Education/Post-Secondary Counseling to support Senior school students and their parents through the academic planning and post-secondary application processes in Canada, the United States, and abroad.
As a Post-Secondary Counsellor, you have dual responsibilities: academic advising and post-secondary guidance, with students and parents. You must have a good knowledge of independent school academic programs, and of the array of post-secondary options that are appealing to both students and parents. Further, you must have a willingness to learn the related CHS policies and protocols.
In addition to advising students about post-secondary pathways and options, the successful candidate will also be responsible for guiding a portion of Senior School students through academic planning leading to their post-secondary transition; this is done through individual meetings, family meetings, classroom teaching, workshops, and large group presentations.
This position is scheduled to start in September 2024.
Responsibilities of a CHS Teacher:
Bring a student-centred, inquiry-based and collaborative approach to the delivery of the B.C. curriculum
Support the growth and development of individual learners through the delivery of the Crofton House School Career Education and Post-Secondary Counselling program.
Work collaboratively with teachers in the Senior School to plan, develop, and implement an extraordinary learning experience for each individual student
Build relationships with teachers and staff across the school community
Be an active and positive participant in the co-curricular program
Fully engage in the CHS Teacher Professional Growth Plan
Responsibilities of a Post-Secondary Counsellor:
Work in partnership with the Department Head, Career Education and Post-Secondary Counselling to set deliverables, timelines and accountabilities to carry out yearly strategies and initiatives
Conduct student and parent meetings and provide counsel on a student's academic plans to ensure alignment with post-secondary plans
Support with course selection and course changes
Work collaboratively with other members of the department to provide excellent post-secondary and academic planning guidance and programming
Conduct evening and weekend meetings with students and their parents to discuss the upcoming years course offerings and individual students plans
Help students maintain accurate records tracking applications, acceptances, denials, scholarship offers etc.
Provide information and support the process for external standardized tests
Assist with student applications for scholarships and awards; write and provide feedback for letters of recommendation, review and advise on student writing done for applications
Support post-secondary visits on and off campus
Support family information evenings
Teach modules in Career Education classes in Grades 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
Track admission and scholarship data
Develop and maintain networks and stay current on post-secondary updates and requirements worldwide
Relevant university qualifications (e.g. Bachelor of Education)
Graduate degree, an asset
Minimum of 1 year of experience in post-secondary planning
A comprehensive understanding of current educational practices outlined in the BC Ministry of Education documents
Experience in an independent school, an asset
Understanding of post-secondary application processes in UK, US, and Canada
Understanding of 'Standards-Based Learning/Assessment', an asset
Understanding of career and post-secondary pathways within an independent school setting, an asset
Committed to the craft of teaching, best practices, and standards of professional practice
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to be innovative, flexible and reflective
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
Energy and readiness to participate in the diverse life of the School community
A commitment to continued professional development and growth
Employment and Application Details:Classes begin in September 2024 following teacher orientation in late August 2024.
Employees of Crofton House School receive competitive compensation and support for professional, educational and leadership development. Please note that applicants must be able to legally work in Canada. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.
Compensation: $63,033-$111,707 depending on experience and education level.
Please include the following with your application:
A cover letter and current resume that outlines exact dates of employment, the organization, job title and responsibilities. If you have gaps in your employment history, please advise as to why.
Please clearly identify your educational background and history of professional development related to this position.
We thank all candidates in advance. We will, however, contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.
About Crofton House SchoolCrofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.
Our approach supports the whole girl in her social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Guided by the School's values of courage, creativity and citizenship, students are able to discover and pursue their own paths, developing the confidence and capacity to thrive and positively influence the world around them.
Established in 1898, Crofton House has a long history of girl-centred education. Today, the School has over 900 students and almost 200 staff members learning, working and playing on our 10-acre campus in Vancouver.
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