School Counsellor (0.4 FTE)

St. Clement's School; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Vancouver seeks a part-time School Counsellor for 1-year maternity leave coverage. The role involves providing counselling, developing well-being programs, and collaborating with teachers to support students. Ideal candidates will have a Master's in Counselling and be registered as a counsellor, with teaching experience as an asset.

Qualifications

• Masters in Counselling or equivalent required.
• Registered Counsellor (RCC or CCC) is mandatory.
• Teaching experience and courses in Christian counselling are assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group counselling for students.
• Develop programming to educate students on overall well-being.
• Consult with teachers to support students.

Skills

Counselling

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Education

Masters in Counselling

Registered Counsellor (RCC or CCC)

Job description

School Counsellor (0.4 FTE)

1-year maternity leave coverage

Who are we

Vancouver Christian School is a diverse K–12 independent school in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a vibrant and close-knit community of over 940 students, VCS is a proud leader in Christian education and is celebrating 75 years of history in the region. VCS is committed to providing Christ-centered education that leads to a life of transformation and service. We seek to nurture the academic, social, spiritual, and emotional growth of our students.

Role Overview

The school counsellor will provide one-on-one and small group counselling for students and will develop programming to educate students on overall well-being.

Specific duties

• Perform short-term counselling and crisis intervention for students as needed.
• Develop and deliver programming to educate students on well-being issues.
• Consult with teachers to explore strategies and solutions supporting students.
• Maintain confidential records of student interactions.
• Guide teachers in identifying students requiring additional support and intervention.
• Identify student concerns and develop strategies to improve interactions.
• Implement restorative justice procedures following discipline incidents.
• Meet regularly with the counselling team and school-based support teams.
• Act as part of a coordinated support team to meet individual and group or grade-level needs.
• Facilitate communication with parents through the support team to provide consistent advice for supporting their children.

Qualifications

• Masters in Counselling or equivalent.
• Registered Counsellor (RCC or CCC).
• Teaching experience; certified teachers are an asset.
• Courses in Christian counselling or perspectives are an asset.

Salary Range

$56,016 - $100,902 (dependent on education, qualifications, and experience; pro-rated for part-time employees).

Application Process

To express interest, please submit:

• Cover letter and full resume.
• Statement of faith.
• Transcripts from all relevant post-secondary education.
• Recent graduates (up to two years of counselling experience in a school setting) should include final practicum reports.
• Three professional references with email and phone contact information.
• For recent graduates: include your Faculty Advisor, School Advisor(s), and one of the following: Principal, Vice Principal, or most recent employer.
• For experienced counsellors (two or more years): include current Principal, Vice Principal, and previous administrators.

Apply directly via the VCS Careers page. We appreciate your interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.