School Counselor

The Wood Acres School has a proud legacy of educating children from age two through eighth grade. Our dedicated teachers foster a love of learning, emphasizing leadership, academic excellence, and character development. With a focus on STEM integration, Spanish language instruction, and a strong sense of community, Wood Acres provides a nurturing environment where students thrive. We celebrate student successes, address concerns with care, and uphold academic rigor while valuing the journey of each child.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:

• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee referral bonus
• Student tuition discount

About the Role

The School Counselor supports the social-emotional and academic well-being of students across all grade levels. Through a combination of individual counseling, small group sessions, and classroom guidance lessons, the counselor helps students develop critical skills in emotional regulation, empathy, and responsible decision-making. The role involves close collaboration with teachers, administrators, and families to ensure every student receives the support they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement classroom lessons that promote self-awareness, conflict resolution, and peer relationships
• Teach weekly classes tailored to individual needs of 6-8 graders in order to help them thrive as a student/ learner using a prescribed curriculum (6th grade: Learning 101, 7th graders: Life 101 8th graders: Leadership 101)
• Conduct individual and small group counseling to address social, emotional, and academic challenges
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to support a positive and inclusive school climate
• Plan and coordinate schoolwide activities that align with character education and student well-being (e.g., Kindness Month, anti-bullying campaigns, service projects)
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation while respecting student confidentiality
• Communicate effectively with families and provide resources or referrals as needed
• Attend school functions and support community engagement initiatives
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in school counseling

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Previous experience working in a school setting required (3–5 years preferred)
• Knowledge of and experience with social-emotional learning (SEL) programming and classroom guidance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with students, staff, and families
• Proficiency with technology and digital communication tools
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold the highest professional standards
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship