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    School Counsellor, Grades 7 and 8 - Toronto, Canada - Branksome Hall

    Branksome Hall
    Branksome Hall Toronto, Canada

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    School Counsellor, Grades 7 & 8

    Employment Terms: Part-time (90%), 1-Year Contract

    Start Date: August, 2024

    Branksome Hall, a leading independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls challenges and inspires students to love learning and shape a better world. Through a unique approach to learning which enables innovation, collaboration, creativity, and entrepreneurship, students and employees become impactful leaders. With our values of Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity and Making a Difference as a foundation, Branksome Hall offers a strong liberal arts curriculum that develops critical thinking and inquiry skills.

    The Opportunity:

    Beginning in August of the academic year, we are seeking a School Counsellor to work in our Senior and Middle School on a part-time, contract basis, while teaching one section of Careers. As a member of the School Counselling and Social Work Team, the School Counsellor supports students in grades 7 and/or 8 in academic planning, social-emotional learning (SEL) and well-being. With strong relational, communication and organizational skills, the Counsellor will partner with colleagues across the school and will report to the Director, Well-being & School Counselling.

    Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide individual and small group counselling to meet the social, emotional and well-being needs of students;
  • Liaise and collaborate with teachers, social workers, nurses, students, parents and administrators in supporting student well-being and growth;
  • Participate in Parent-Teacher and/or Counsellor-Parent interviews;
  • Liaise with parents and other community members as needed in service of student well-being;
  • Support students with self-management and self-awareness along with social and relationship skills;
  • Actively participate on interdisciplinary teams to facilitate care and support plans for learning or social-emotional needs;
  • Develop, collaborate and deliver SEL curricular lessons and workshops for students;
  • Teach students distress tolerance, self-motivation and stress management skills;
  • Assist in planning and participate in parent and employee well-being education sessions;
  • Keep abreast of current resources, research, and best practices in support of student well-being.

    • Candidate Profile:

    The ideal candidate is a passionate educator with a minimum of 5 years' of teaching experience, and has Additional Qualifications in Guidance and/or Counselling. Knowledge of the IB Middle Years Program would be considered an asset. With a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and SEL, you have lived experiences of diversity in its broadest sense and are impassioned and excited to embrace and work within a diverse student body. Adept at developing strong and caring relationships with students, you collaborate effectively with team members and are at ease partnering with families. Tech savvy, you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment, where making a difference in the lives of students is a core value.

    Why Join Branksome Hall:

  • Competitive benefits including being a contributing member of the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees;
  • Access to state of the art facilities and resources to support wellness, innovation and entrepreneurship such as the fitness centre, swimming pools, and makerspaces
  • A collaborative community with a commitment to the growth and development of employees with ongoing professional development and mentorship;
  • Opportunity to join a global network of IB educators with strong connections to the IB and active partnerships with international organizations.

    • What We Offer:

  • Access to professional development opportunities and internal training opportunities;
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support innovation, entrepreneurship and well-being, including a fitness center and salt-water swimming pool;
  • Opportunity to take part in our lunch program (taxable benefit).

    • To Apply:

    To play a pivotal role within a leading educational institution, please your cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed as of June 5th, 2024, and the posting will remain active until filled.

    Applications will also be accepted by mail and can be sent to the address below:

    Branksome Hall – Human Resources

    10 Elm Avenue

    Toronto, Ontario

    M4W 1N4

    Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBQT2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.

    We thank all applicants in advance; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

    To learn more about working at Branksome Hall, please visit our website at .

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