About Golda Och Academy
Golda Och Academy is a vibrant learning community that focuses on the individual intellectual, social, and spiritual needs of each child. We cultivate in students a lifelong love of learning within the context of Jewish knowledge and heritage. Our school is located on two campuses — one for the Lower School and one for the Upper School — located about two miles apart in West Orange, serving approximately 500 students from more than 60 communities across New Jersey.
Position
Golda Och Academy is currently seeking a Guidance Counselor in the Upper School (grades 6-12) for the 2021- 2022 school year.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include managing a multi-grade caseload to counsel students’ educational, individual, and social-emotional development, strong communication skills – both written and verbal - with students, parents, teachers, and administrators, and collaboratively work with the Student Services team to develop programming, case studies, and best practices. The ideal candidate will have comfort in using a wide variety of technology platforms, have an interest in professional development, be flexible, and have a strong understanding of what is best for the whole child, academic and social-emotional.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work
- Two or more years of experience working with children and adolescents
- Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in the United States required
Job Type
- Full Time
Contact Information
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references to USjobs@goldaochacademy.org.
Golda Och Academy is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree + Advanced Degree Required and 3-5 years of experience.