Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity for an Elementary School Counsellor has opened in AIS. If you are someone who is driven in making a positive difference and with passion for growth and development, this role is meant for you!

This role is based in Singapore

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school staff / counsellors in the identification and development of universal and targeted activities/programming/individual plans, for all students addressing the possible areas of: Academic development, Social and Emotional development, Knowledge of self and others
• Contribute to the professional development of staff and provide support to staff relating to student concerns.
• Provide opportunities for parent education.
• Administration and maintenance of case notes/records/confidential files.
• Provide support to individual students and families; including advice on external resources.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and competency in areas that effect the development of the child and assessment tools utilised to evaluate and diagnose disorders.
• Other duties as determined in consultation with the Head of Elementary, Deputy Heads of Elementary or Assistant Heads of Elementary.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years full-time, supervised experience working with children and/or young people in an educational environment

and one of the following:

• One year (minimum) full-time (or part-time equivalent) coursework Masters, majoring in counselling from a recognised university
• Registration as a psychologist through a recognised regulation agency, or a fourth year qualification in psychology.
• Qualifications and skills relevant to the role, which in the opinion of the Managing Director and School Principal are similar to the above.

Further information about this position is available in the job description found in the AIS website at https://www.ais.com.sg/work-for-us-positions-vacant/

Applicants are required to read the job description for the role prior to applying and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a duly completed copy of the School’s Job Application Form (downloadable from the school’s website) to [email protected]. Kindly ensure that the position title is clearly specified in the job application form. Please submit your application by 16 September 2022 (11:59 PM Singapore time)

Only applications submitted using the school’s job application form will be considered.