Horizons at Episcopal Academy Lower School Guidance Counselor

The Episcopal Academy • Newtown Square, PA

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About The Position

Horizons at The Episcopal Academy seeks a dedicated and effective Lower School Guidance Counselor to support the social-emotional learning of students in grades K - 5. This summer position runs from June 22–July 30, 2026 , and is ideal for a passionate, collaborative professional who fosters a joyful, inclusive, and academically enriching environment. The Guidance Counselor will lead programming, administer assessments, provide individualized and small-group instruction, share best practices, and enhance learning opportunities for students and staff. Horizons encourages staff to return for multiple summers to help strengthen the program and community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Commitment to Horizons' mission and belief in its impact on student success.
• Ability to create and nurture a lifelong love of learning in children.
• Experience engaging students through hands-on, project-based, and non-traditional learning methods.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, both independently and collaboratively.
• Organized, professional, self-disciplined, joyful, and caring, with a passion for teaching.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver social-emotional lessons using a range of teaching methods.
• Conduct one-on-one and small-group sessions, tracking student progress and logging notes.
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers, teaching assistants, and volunteers to create a positive classroom environment.
• Use assessment data to inform instructional planning and provide evaluative feedback.
• Communicate student progress with the Executive Director and address family questions or concerns.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.

What This Job Offers