Counselor

American Education and Thinking Academy; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits (PTO and Sick Days)

Hands-on teaching opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

An educational academy located in Burlington, MA is seeking a full-time Counselor. In this role, you'll provide tailored college and private school application counseling to students and families. Responsibilities include guiding students through the entire application process and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of admissions trends. The academy offers a flexible and supportive environment, aiming to foster student achievement and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Energetic and passionate about helping students.
• Ability to manage multiple student applications effectively.
• Knowledge of college admissions trends and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one college counseling to students.
• Guide families through private school application processes.
• Stay updated on admissions trends and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Good communication skills

Customer service skills

Fast learner

Team player

Job description

Full-Time Opportunity at the American Education and Thinking Academy (AETA)

• $60,000-$80,000/Per Year
• Benefits (PTO and Sick Days)

American Education and Thinking Academy (AETA) is an independent educational academy located in Burlington, MA. We are currently seeking one enthusiastic and talented full-time Counselor to join our team.

Who Should Apply?

✔ Self-motivated and detail-oriented

✔ Fast learner, good team player, and enjoys helping students

✔ Good communication and customer service skills

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Schedule:
• Monday: 11-7 (In-Person)
• Tuesday: 11-7 (In-Person)
• Thursday: 11-7 (In-Person)
• Friday: OFF
• Saturday: OFF
• Sunday: 9-5 (In-Person)

Work Location: On-site in Burlington, MA

Start Date: As soon as possible

1. College Application Counseling

• Provide one-on-one, comprehensive college counseling to middle and high school students, including college selection, application strategy, timelines, and financial aid fundamentals.
• Guide students through all components of the college application process, including school lists, essays, resumes, extracurricular activities, and recommendation coordination.
• Stay current on college admissions trends, policies, testing requirements, and institutional priorities, and proactively communicate updates to students and parents.

2. Private School Application Counseling

• Provide one-on-one private school counseling to elementary and middle school students and their families, including school selection, application strategy, timelines, and financial aid fundamentals.
• Advise families on private middle school and high school planning, with a focus on long‑term academic and extracurricular pathways.
• Guide students through all components of private school applications, including school lists, essays, interviews, extracurricular profiles, and recommendation coordination.
• Review and advise on student and parent essays, ensuring clarity, authenticity, and alignment with admissions expectations.
• Manage and track application deadlines, requirements, and student progress across multiple private schools.
• Stay current on private school admissions trends, policies, and testing requirements, and maintain professional relationships with private school admissions offices.
• Maintain consistent and proactive parent communication, providing individualized guidance and strategic planning.

Why Join Us?

✔ Build your resume with hands‑on teaching opportunities

✔ Work in a flexible and supportive environment