School Counsellor, Grades 7 and 8

Employment Terms: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: August 2025

Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values - Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference - will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights.

Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a School Counsellor to work in our Senior and Middle School, specifically with our Grade 7 and 8 students. This is a full-time permanent role, which includes teaching one section of Careers.

As a member of Gr. 7 & 8 Student Experience team, the School Counsellor supports students with 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 Assistant Head, Student Experience, 7 & 8.

Key Accountabilities 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
• Support students with their academic success and pathways through course selection
• Ensure the written, taught and assessed curriculum is in line with the IB, CEFR and Ministry of Education curriculum, ensuring differentiation
• Teach Grade 10 Careers Course, ensuring alignment with Ministry of Education curriculum expectations
• Keep abreast of current resources, research, and best practices in support of student well-being

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Passionate educator with 5+ years' of teaching experience and has Additional Qualifications in Guidance and/or Counselling
• Knowledge of the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) is a strong asset
• Relational educator who incorporates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching strategies in their practice with a commitment to DEI
• Adept at developing strong and caring relationships with students
• Effective collaborative with team members across the faculty
• Confident with and at ease partnering with families
• Proficient with relevant technology and thrives in an innovative environment
• Belief in and alignment with Branksome Hall's mission, vision and values
• Passionate about teaching and being in service of students and the community

Why Join Branksome Hall:

Joining Branksome Hall will change your life. Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Branksome Hall offers the opportunity to:

• Earn a competitive salary and generous vacation, taxable lunch benefit, health & dental benefits and pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees;
• Join a strong community with a commitment to students and to the growth and development of employees through ongoing professional development and mentorship;
• Engage with a network of internationally renowned industry experts, leaders and entrepreneurs;
• Access state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support wellness, such as the Athletics and Wellness Centre.

Target Hiring Range: $68,505.39 - $130,433.64 (placement on the grid is determined based on qualifications and years of eligible and related experience)

How to Apply:

Bring your vision, passion and creativity to Branksome Hall. Tell us about yourself and how you will make a difference in the lives of girls by submitting your application to our careers page by February 6th, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the posting will remain active until the position is filled.

Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:

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 welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ 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 Branksome Hall, visit our website at: branksome.on.ca.