School Counsellor at Total Child School

Total Child School is a co-educational Nursery, Primary and Secondary School. The school is sited at the C.E.M Children Centre, a serene location providing a beautiful, natural and highly conducive atmosphere for learning. The School promises every child a privileged, purposeful, enriching, very enjoyable and memorable school life.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: School Counsellor

Location: Lekki, Victoria Island  - Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Individual Counseling:

  • Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions with students to address personal, social, and academic concerns.
  • Provide support for students experiencing emotional challenges, behavioral issues, or personal crises.

• Group Counseling:

  • Facilitate group counseling sessions to address common concerns or themes among students.
  • Collaborate with teachers to identify and support groups of students with similar needs.

• Crisis Intervention:

  • Respond promptly to crisis situations, providing immediate support and coordinating with appropriate authorities.
  • Develop crisis intervention plans and collaborate with the school's emergency response team.

• Academic Advising:

  • Assist students in academic planning, course selection, and setting educational goals.
  • Work closely with teachers and parents to identify and address academic challenges.

• College and Career Counseling:

  • Provide guidance on college and career exploration, including college admissions processes, scholarships, and vocational opportunities.
  • Organize and conduct college and career fairs, workshops, and information sessions.

• Parent and Teacher Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with parents, guardians, and teachers to address students' holistic development.
  • Attend parent-teacher conferences and provide insights on students' social and emotional well-being.

• Preventive Programs:

  • Develop and implement preventive programs related to substance abuse, bullying, and mental health.
  • Conduct workshops on topics such as stress management, conflict resolution, and resilience.

• Documentation and Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions and interventions.
  • Provide regular reports to school administrators and participate in case conferences as needed.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields with 3 years work experience.

Application Closing Date
29th March, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.