Lower School Student Care Counselor

Title:           Student Care Counselor 

Reports to: Lower School Principal 

Work Year: 11 months  

Position Focus 

  The Lower School Guidance Counselor at Cambridge Christian School provides academic, emotional, social, and spiritual support to students in grades K-6, fostering their growth in a Christ-centered environment. This individual works collaboratively with teachers, parents, and administrators to promote student well-being and personal development, aligning all counseling practices with biblical principles. 

 Spiritual: 

• Seek to role model in attitude, speech, and action a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ. 
• Motivate others to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith. 
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff and administration. 
• Lead others to a realization of their worth in Christ and cultivate their growth in Christ-like character. 
• Subscribe to and promote the statement of faith. 
• All staff are ministers of Christ. 

  Position Parameters: 

 Spiritual & Character Development:  

•  Model Christ-like behavior in interactions with students, staff, and families. 
•   Integrate biblical principles into counseling and conflict resolution. 
• Support students in developing Christian character, moral decision-making, and strong faith foundations. 

Student Support & Counseling: 

• Provide individual and small-group counseling for students facing academic, social, emotional or behavioral challenges. 
• Assist students in developing coping strategies, social skills, and problem-solving abilities. 
• Address bullying, peer conflicts, and classroom behavior concerns from a biblical perspective. 
• Offer crisis intervention and emotional support when needed. 

Academic Guidance & Support:  

• Collaborate with teachers, coaches, and administration to identify student needs, develop interventions, set goals, and support diverse learners.

Parental & Staff Collaboration:

• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student concerns and progress. 
• Provide resources and guidance to families on parenting, discipline, and emotional well-being. 
• Conduct workshops or training for staff on child development, mental health, and classroom management from a Kingdom perspective.  
• Develop and implement regular classroom lessons to support students and teachers.  
• Assist in creating a nurturing and inclusive school culture. 

  Administrative & Ethical Responsibilities: 

• Maintain confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines in counseling. 
• Keep records of student progress and interventions. 
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in School Counseling, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• State certification/licensure (if required).
• Experience in school counseling or a related field, preferably in a Christian education setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development, counseling techniques, and faith-based guidance approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with children from diverse backgrounds and needs.
• A committed Christian with a deep faith and alignment with Cambridge Christian School’s mission and values.
• Compassionate, patient, and adaptable.