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School Counsellor

Learning Jungle International School Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

US 2200 - 2700 a month

300 USD included in the monthly salary

1500 USD upon completion contract

Ongoing

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Elementary

Eligible Candidates:

District/Regional Level Administrator, Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher, Vocational/Technical Instructor

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: Elementary Education, Behavioral Management, Counselling

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

Knowledge of the organizational structure and elements of a successful school counseling program
Knowledge of International School and Cambodia context
Knowledge of the full continuum of mental health care services, such as prevention and intervention
Thorough understanding of barriers to student learning and the use of counseling strategies to eliminate those barriers
Knowledge of individual counseling, group counseling and classroom instruction that promote high academic achievement

Job Benefits:

Up to 2,000 USD Reimbursement for quarantine expense due to COVID-19
Standard Private Medical Insurance
Generous Paid Holiday - 18 days annual leave + 6 days sick leave + 2 weeks school break + 20 days public holiday
Visa and Work permit reimbursed
Assistance in finding accommodation and visa application to Cambodia

Job Description:

A leading international school in Cambodia, Learning Jungle International School is looking for a dedicated and competent school counsellor to help create conducive learning environment that meets each student's individual needs and plan, implement and oversee results-based school counselling programs that promote student high academic achievements and well-being.

Job Responsibilities:

Works within Academic Affairs Dept on developing, implementing and managing school counselling programs to promote student high academic achievement, social and emotional well-being,
Works with Academic Manager, Program Coordinator and other departments to set goals and result based support programs that meets school goals for targeted students and whole student body,
Monitor and record student progress to ensure counseling programs are effective,
Advises and counsels students in individual, small group and classroom settings regarding academic, educational, and short-term social and emotional problems,
Provides feedback and recommends appropriate action and solutions to individual student’s academic and educational needs and abilities.
Works with students to develop successful learning habit and critical life skills such as self-regulation, organization and time management,
Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic matters,
Teaches guidance classes and provides guidance counseling to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings to convey educational, social, and important school information, and offers workshops/seminars for parents.
Consults, facilitates, and maintains communication with parents, teachers and leadership on specific student and parent academic and educational matters including academic modifications and/or accommodations.
Remains universally accessible and makes an effort to know every student for whom they are responsible,
Supports and attends appropriate student activities and events,
Participates and performs other school activities promoting student success and achievement.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Learning Jungle International School is a proud provider of quality education and care for children and families in the communities it serves. Guided by our centre policies and procedures that are rigorously implemented, our centres provide the highest Canadian standards of quality education and a learning environment that continually exceed the most stringent requirements of local legislation.

Our promise is to create a positive learning environment where children have a sense of belonging and well-being.

At Learning Jungle, we recognize that early childhood is an extraordinary time that sets the stage for all the years to follow.

We believe:

All children are capable, curious and full of potential Children learn best through developmentally appropriate programs Parent engagement is important in a child’s development. A child’s progress should be measurable

Our promise is to create a positive learning environment where children have a sense of belonging and well-being. We offer programs that encourage creativity, focus and engagement to support optimal development (social, emotional, language, cognitive and physical).

We ensure:

Educators engage families regularly to understand and discuss each child’s individual needs Educators plan activities and lesson plans to foster every child’s learning through exploration, play and inquiry Families have opportunities to learn and provide feedback about their child’s progress by accessing online portfolios that showcase lesson plans, pictures and daily reports Educators are provided teacher training, and are supported by our Learning Jungle Expert Group and technology Physical environments are safe, healthy and inviting

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This is a Direct to School Job

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