What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Counselor position at Carney, Sandoe & Associates?
Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a Preschool Counselor at an independent college preparatory school in Durham, NC.
About CS&A:
Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.
School Counselor Responsibilities:
- Identifies, collects, and uses data to develop and inform the school counseling program’s design and implementation, and to evaluate stakeholder impact.
- Collaborates on the development and management of the school counseling program with the Student Health & Wellness Team, school administration, and Head of School. Serves on the Upper School Leadership Team, contributing to broader planning and decisions within the Upper School.
- Contributes to the ongoing review and development of existing academic course catalog and academic advisement program.
- Communicates and shares the goals and program services of the comprehensive school counseling program with stakeholders including students, faculty & staff, and parents.
- Develops and revises annually a written plan for the effective delivery of the school counseling program.
- Plans, coordinates, and provides classroom guidance lessons reflective of the divisional goals and program evaluation data.
- Assists students in developing or improving academic and personal / social skills that
- promote a positive school experience.
School Counselor Requirements:
- Master’s Degree or PhD from an accredited college or university in School Counseling.
- Familiarity with The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, ASCA National Standards, and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- An understanding of related NC law pertaining to mandatory reporting, confidentiality, and crisis related topics that impact the successful implementation of a school counseling program.
- Demonstrated experience (5 - 7 years) in the core components of a school counseling program: human growth and development, career and personal development, helping relationships, group and individual work, and assessment and program evaluation.
Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.
💵 Competitive pay
🧠 Professional Development Opportunities
✏️ Classroom Resources
🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance
😃 401(k) plan – Employer match
⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time
🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)
Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.