Reports to:          Head of School                                                  Status: Part-time

Start date:            August 1, 2022

For nearly 25 years Boulder Country Day School has been at the forefront of education in the Boulder Valley. The hallmarks of our School - Community, Character, Academic Excellence, and Small Class Sizes - are the keys to our success and allow us to create an educational experience where children innovate, create, grow and thrive. We believe our children are our future, and, to that end, we offer a broad-based liberal arts education that focuses on developing lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. The Boulder Country Day challenge, Discover Your Excellence, recognizes that excellence is teachable, personal, and can be achieved in a variety of different disciplines - academic, athletic, community service, leadership, and more. We seek to provide just the right amount of nurture, structure, and latitude to live up to this challenge.

Job Description:  This position is a 25hr./ week position working full days (in person), Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.  The counselor will work in partnership with the full-time counselor in building relationships with, and supporting, students, families, faculty, and staff.  This position will primarily be dedicated to in-classroom Social Emotional Education in grades K-8, but will also work with students and their families individually and in groups in the counseling office.

Salary & Benefits:

Annual Salary is $32,000 - $38,000 for 25 hours per week depending on experience. Benefits are not offered for this position. 

The Boulder Country Day Part-Time School Counselor will work with members across divisions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop, schedule, and lead consistent and ongoing in-classroom lessons and activities for grades K-8 that address the following areas: interpersonal skills, problem solving, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, inclusivity, stress management, effective communication, mindfulness, and other relevant skill building.
• Write a summary following lessons to share with families to encourage conversation and practice at home.
• Provide both scheduled and impromptu counseling sessions for individuals or small groups of students.
• Collaborate with families in the support of their children.  Offer recommendations, referrals, and resources.
• Collaborate with students’ teachers and outside therapists, counselors, and support people to ensure consistency of care.
• Attend grade level Student Support Team meetings, weekly Wednesday afternoon faculty meetings, monthly late start Wednesday meetings, and in-service trainings.
• Organize and facilitate psychoeducational groups in addition to teaching ongoing SEL in Elementary school and Middle school advisory.
• Integrate a DEI-informed perspective into all interactions with students, guardians, and teachers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including but not limited to, carline duty and occasional evening events.

Characteristics of Professional Excellence
Members of the BCD Faculty: 

• Are passionate educators; they are optimistic about and love working with children 
• Possess a strong sense of integrity; they embody and promote character in our school and its community 
• Employ innovative educational practices to ignite curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm 
• Have a growth mindset; they are open minded, flexible, and reflective 
• Believe in and are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community 
• Model balance, are deeply curious, and share their interests within and outside of school 
• Find joy in taking risks and failing forward 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Commitment

Boulder Country Day School recognizes and values all forms of diversity and is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment which honors each member for their individual differences, experiences and strengths. Our intentional commitment to embracing and exploring issues of diversity, equity and inclusivity in support of social justice affords the freedom for all members of our school community to flourish as unique, confident, compassionate, and ethical individuals.

The school counselor follows the normal faculty school schedule and calendar. All interested candidates should send a letter expressing their interest along with a current resume and at least three appropriate references to jobs@bouldercountryday.org. 

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

• LCSW/ LPC licensed in the state of Colorado
• Experience with counseling in an educational setting with ES and MS aged students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Training and experience conducting risk assessments, crisis intervention, and interventions specific to anxiety, emotional regulation, and stress management.
• Training and experience with professional mandates and procedures.
• Training, experience, and commitment to Anti-bias/ Anti-racist pedagogy.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills.
• Ability and desire to lead educational opportunities for students, families, faculty, and staff.