Counselor - Lower School

The Covenant School is seeking a part-time School Counselor at our Lower School (Pre-K - Grade 5) for the 2024-25 school year. The School Counselor will work with the Head of Lower School and the Director of Student Support to plan and implement regular classroom guidance lessons covering social/emotional health and skills, character education, and academic and executive functioning skills.

Primary job responsibilities: 
  • Deliver regular classroom-based lessons covering social-emotional health and skills, character education, and academic and executive functioning skills topics that are age-appropriate;
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to target emerging student needs that can be addressed in a classroom environment;
  • Assist the Director of Student Support with parent resources and materials related to social-emotional health as needed; and
  • Assist with training faculty and staff through modeling and example to better support students in and out of the classroom. 
The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in counseling or a related field and possess a strong background in social-emotional development and a commitment to Christian education and the Liberal Arts tradition. Candidates must also have the ability to connect and build a strong rapport with students, an enthusiasm for professional growth and student wellness, and an eagerness to share their Christian faith authentically in the context of their role. 

To apply, please submit a résumé and cover letter to bnelson@covenantschool.org.
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Birdwood Campus | Lower School | Pre-K–Grade 5 |
1000 Birdwood Road Charlottesville, VA 22903 | 434.220.7309

Hickory Campus | Middle and Upper School | Grades 6–12 | 175 Hickory Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 | 434.220.7329
Located in Charlottesville, VA, The Covenant School is a non-denominational, private, Christian day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
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