狐狸视频

Starting Date: Starting Date: September 1, 2026

About the position:

We are looking for a dedicated, dynamic, compassionate, innovative, and inspiring counsellor to join our school family. A person with integrity, the successful candidate will have the ability to lead students, parents, and staff, and to collaborate while working hard and having fun. 狐狸视频 is a young and growing school with approximately 270 students and 50 staff members. We are looking for an educator who will thrive in a relational setting and, while working closely with our Counselling and Leadership Team, will support the emotional health of all in our community.

The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of adolescent culture and pressures combined with a passion for teaching and making a difference in the lives of our students. You must value diversity as it relates to all people, including aspects of identity, and have respect for indigenous traditions and ways of knowing.

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Role and Responsibilities

The Counsellor will be part of the Counselling Team and will have an important voice in shaping what our school programs look like. It is our goal to care for our students’ emotional health. Aside from working collaboratively with colleagues, working with students and their families is a priority. The ideal candidate will have exemplary communication, organization, problem-solving, time management, and team-building skills that are embedded in a foundation built on care and empathy. They are self-directed and independent, and committed to shared decision-making in a small but complex school environment.听

The successful candidate will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively, and will report to the Deputy Head of School or designate, and will have responsibilities that include (but not limited to):

• Collaborate in planning and facilitating the school counselling program, including teaching and supporting students鈥� social and emotional learning (SEL)
• Fostering caring, committed and supportive relationships with members of the school community that promote an atmosphere of mutual respect and care
• Provide teaching sessions to students, parents, and teachers to support the emotional well-being of our school community, either in large or small groups, or individual sessions
• Communicate with parents and staff, keeping accurate and up-to-date documentation and records while ensuring and maintaining professional boundaries, including confidentiality
• Support the overall well-being of all students through involvement in the school鈥檚 co-curricular programs
• Be available outside the normal school day to respond to emergencies as may be necessary
• Work closely with the other counselor on staff

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Additional skills and attributes desirable in a candidate:

• Thorough understanding of best practices in secondary education
• Commitment to ensuring high standards of care and professional practice
• Ability to inspire others through collaboration and team-building
• Strong management skills, including the ability to prioritize and delegate
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of Independent Schools is an asset

Requirements for the position:

• Graduate-level training in Counselling Psychology or equivalent training or program
• At least 2 years of experience working with adolescents
• Teacher certification is preferred
• At the time of application, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada

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How to apply:

If you are excited to work with a committed and team-oriented group of educators and you have the desire to make a difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you. 狐狸视频 values diversity, equity and inclusion, as we are an equal opportunity employer.

Please forward your resume and cover letter, clearly indicating the grade levels and subject areas you are qualified to teach, to Seth Goldsweig, Head of School, at sgoldsweig@kdhs.org.

We thank all candidates for their applications. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.