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Junior School Well-being Counsellor

Full-Time Permanent

Commencing end of August 2024

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For over 155 years, The Bishop Strachan School has been a beacon of empowerment, shaping talented girls into fearless women ready to conquer the world with intellectual curiosity, agility, and compassion. Our mission is to inspire girls to be fearless leaders, fostering confidence and independent voices.

We are currently looking for a Junior School Well-being Counsellor to join our Student Well-being department at BSS. Our Junior School Well-being Counsellor will expertly navigate the social and emotional life of girls and the overall well-being of students. They will work closely with our Junior School faculty, faculty advisors, student leaders and school leadership to build engaging, relevant and culturally responsive social-emotional learning with a focus on inclusion. Our Counsellors offer educational workshops, support faculty/staff understanding of student mental health factors and skills related to well-being, and ensure timely crisis intervention and referrals to relevant resources. Moreover, they oversee well-being programs, support student conflict resolution, aid in transitions between grade levels, and manage medical condition accommodations, all while maintaining strict confidentiality and holistic student support.

Who You Are:

• Ontario Teaching Certificate and Guidance and Special Education Specialist preferred
• Education experience related to well-being eg. Master of Social Work, Child and Youth Worker, Certificate of Applied Positive Psychology or Positive Educator’s Certificate
• Expertise in working with students who are neurodiverse
• Passion and desire to continually learn about the mental wellbeing and social emotional lives of young children and pre-teenagers, and girls, in particular
• Culturally competent with a positive attitude toward cultural uniqueness and a readiness to accept and respect others
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• A growth mindset of continuous improvement and learning

If you are dedicated to supporting the holistic development of students and creating an inclusive and supportive school community, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners and contribute to their journey of growth and success.

Why Work at BSS?

At BSS, we value and recognize the following core competencies in our employees; trust and integrity, collaboration, flexibility and adaptability, initiative, community focused and strong communication skills. Our employees are lifelong learners and apply these core competencies in all aspects of the school environment. 

Additionally, BSS offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• Extensive health and dental benefits package
• BSS is a full participant in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan 
• Lunch provided everyday!
• Use of on-site fitness center
• Professional Learning opportunities
• And a chance to be part of a great community!

BSS Values Diversity

BSS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment. We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. 

How to Apply

Interested applicants should visit our website and click Apply Now.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Admin at 416-483-4325, ext. 1920 or by email at hradmin@bss.on.ca . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.