Guidance Counsellor - Toronto, Canada - Havergal College

Havergal College

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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We are seeking an individual who is inspired by our mission and whose beliefs align with our core values of integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage, and reflects our core competencies to join Havergal College as our Guidance Counsellor for Grades 7 to 12, with a particular focus on students from grades 7-9.

This is a full-time position starting in September 2023.

Why Teach with Us

At Havergal College, we believe that our strength lies in the collective efforts, talents and accomplishments of our faculty and staff.

Together, we can make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of our students.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package for teachers, including: a faculty teaching grid that is well above the major urban school boards; contributions to and participation in the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and/or Group RSP; generous holidays that allow employees to recharge; comprehensive health and dental benefits; support for professional development including support for graduate work, additional qualifications (AQs), faculty-wide and individual professional development in teaching and learning, wellbeing, equity and inclusion, assessment, and experiential education; and teaching on a beautiful 22-acre campus with excellent facilities.

Why Havergal is the Place to Be

Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada's pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.

At Havergal College, we believe that great schools are made up of great people.

With a rich history spanning over 125 years, we are committed to offering a contemporary liberal arts education, which is rooted in the Anglican tradition.

Our mission is to prepare young women to make a difference.

Through our outstanding academic and cocurricular programs, and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty and administration staff, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global-mindedness within our students.

We take pride in attracting and retaining highly-qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence.

Join us in this transformative journey of education, working together to empower young women to make a positive difference in our world.

The Position:

The Guidance Department at Havergal College oversees the academic, social-emotional development and university counselling for students of girls from Grades As a counsellor in this department, you will be mentoring and monitoring the wellbeing of students as you oversee the progress of each student throughout her Upper School years at Havergal, assisting her in developing agency to make knowledgeable and appropriate choices.

You will work with a collaborative and dynamic team of counsellors in supporting teachers as they develop strategies and approaches to meet the needs of a diverse group of students and learners.

You will share your expertise with parents and the broader community.

You will support all learners with diverse strategies and approaches and be willing to bring innovative solutions to challenges experienced by students.

Your programming will be engaging and dynamic; you enjoy what you do. Students find you to be approachable, available, knowledgeable, genuine and supportive.

This role reports directly to the Co-Directors of Guidance under the leadership of the Vice Principal of Student Life and Wellbeing, and is a member of the teaching faculty.

This role works collaboratively with other school administrators including the Head of Middle and/or Senior School.

Specific Accountabilities:

Mentoring and monitoring the wellbeing of students as you oversee the progress of each student throughout her Middle and Senior School years at Havergal, assisting her in developing agency to make knowledgeable and appropriate choices.

Providing academic, social/emotional and career counselling.

Support all learners with diverse strategies and approaches and be willing to bring innovative solutions to challenges experienced by students.

Demonstrate an approach to counselling that is reflective of the ways in which girls learn and develop.

Provide learning support to students in grades 7 and 8 with identified academic needs.

Collaborate with and support teachers regarding the social-emotional and academic needs of students and assist them to develop strategies and approaches to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners.

Work with a collaborative and dynamic team of other counsellors to develop best individual supports for students and support the school's wellbeing programs.

Build positive and trusting relationships with parents and caregivers.

Share expertise with parents and the broader community.

Be part of the school-based support team to provide and track student support.

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