High School Counsellor

1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada KING DAVID Full time
King David High School is a pluralistic community Jewish high school.

Our vision is to be a dynamic leader in empowering Jewish minds and engaging Jewish hearts for the modern world.


We are also a top-rated independent school in central Vancouver; we are members of ISABC and are a CAIS accredited school.

Our staff come from all walks of life and backgrounds - we value diversity. King David teachers enjoy working in a warm, collegial environment.

We collaborate to create a fun and caring learning environment where our students strive to reach their potential by setting high standards and working hard.

King David High School nurtures a Jewish culture characterized by a shared tradition, a common dedication to social justice, and a love for learning.


Why Work at King David?

  • King David staff enjoy working in a warm, welcoming, modern and collegial environment
  • We work in a modern, technologyrich environment
  • Professional development is supported, both in and of school, through conference attendance and course and, or, workshop participation
  • We provide continuous support and mentorship for new staff
  • We encourage teachers to develop new courses, clubs, teams, and other student opportunities
  • We are learning together to teach the new curriculum as we place an emphasis on being at the forefront of change
  • We have a young, motivated, and engaged staff with an administration that is committed to creating a safe, positive work and social work environment
  • We offer a comprehensive compensation package with salaries above local public schools and with great extended benefits, pension and other perks
  • To live in Vancouver, one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world

Role and Responsibilities

  • Collaborate in planning and facilitating the school counselling program including teaching and supporting students' social and emotional learning (SEL)
  • Fostering genuine and supportive relationships with members of the school community that promote an atmosphere of mutual respect and care
  • Provide teaching sessions to students, parents and teachers to support the emotional wellbeing of our school community in large and small group or individual sessions
  • Maintaining appropriate documentation and record keeping while ensuring professional boundaries and confidentiality
  • Support the overall wellbeing of all students through involvement in the school's cocurricular programs
  • Be available outside the normal school day to respond to emergencies as necessary
  • Thorough understanding of best practices in secondary education
  • Commitment to ensuring high standards of care and professional practice
  • Ability to inspire others through collaboration and teambuilding
  • Strong management skills, including the ability to prioritize and delegate
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
  • Knowledge of Independent Schools is an asset

Requirements for the position:

  • Graduate Level training in Counselling Psychology or equivalent training or program
  • At least 2 years' experience working with adolescents
  • Teacher training and certification is preferred

Why work at King David:

  • King David staff enjoy working in a warm, welcoming, modern and collegial environment
  • Professional development is supported, both in and out of school, through conference attendance or course and workshop participation
  • We have a young, motivated, and engaged staff with an administration that is committed to creating a safe, positive work environment
  • We offer a comprehensive compensation package with competitive salaries, extended benefits, RRSP pension matching, and other perks

How to apply:


If you are excited to work with a committed and team-oriented group of educators and you have the desire to make a difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you.

King David values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are committed to equal employment opportunities.

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