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Junior University and Careers Counsellor (50%)

Junior University and Careers Counsellor (50%)

ICS Inter-Community School Zurich

Switzerland

  • CHF 78,700 - CHF 92,700 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
28 February 2021

Job overview

All staff members at ICS are responsible for ensuring that their practice inside and outside the classroom is in harmony with the educational philosophy of the school. All teachers are members of departmental, grade level and secondary teams and as such share responsibility for positively supporting school change as outlined in the school’s strategic plan.

The Junior University and Careers Counsellor supports the Universities and Careers Counsellor in providing effective tools to support students in identifying career pathways and the most optimal means of achieving appropriate work or university placement. Further he or she is an expert in North American university applications within the College Counselling department.


Responsibilities

  • Provide workshops, information sessions and literature to educate students and parents about North American university applications.
  • Provide timely information about scholarships available for North American universities.
  • Provide information about North American university summer schools.
  • Provide practical support to students in choosing North American universities/colleges. 
  • Complete paperwork for North American university admissions by required deadlines and support students in meeting their deadlines and application commitments.
  • Write college counsellor recommendation letters for North American applications.
  • Support the Universities and Careers Counsellor, where appropriate, in the delivery of Grade 11 core curriculum lessons and also Grade 10, 11 and 12 PDP lessons.
  • In collaboration with the IB coordinator and Universities and Careers Counsellor, monitor student applications as well as their academic achievement, anticipated grades and entrance requirements for North American universities.
  • Support the Universities and Careers Counsellor in the arrangement of university fairs.
  • Administer the pSAT once a year for Grades 9 to 12 students.
  • Support students with SAT/ACT exam registration and preparation, and also for other tests such as TOEFL/IELTs.
  • Support with the required input for the School Profile and Board report every year.
  • Participate in the G10, 11 and 12 parent/teacher conferences.
  • Support the IB Coordinator and Universities and Careers Counsellor in the anticipated grades process.
  • Support with Grade 10 parent/student IB subject options meetings.
  • Attend all whole school and secondary staff meetings.
  • Teach the Personal Development Programme to the class for which he/she is a tutor.
  • Supervise Personal Projects and Extended Essays as required.
  • Contribute to the field trip programme.
  • Assist, as requested, with coverage of classes for absent colleagues.
  • Assist, as requested, with the administration of exams.


Requirements

Please note that as part of the responsibilities of supporting students and families through the North American university admissions process, the University and Careers Counsellor will need to be available for face to face meetings when IB results are released in early July, and in the days immediately following the release of results.

Desirable Experience, Understanding and Competencies

  • A thorough understanding of the IB Diploma Programme (DP).
  • Knowledge and experience of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).
  • At least 2 years experience in North American university applications.
  • Experience as a university counsellor within an international school.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • High degree of competence in using technology for both learning and information management purposes.
  • Skilled collaboration and a commitment teamwork.
  • A positive attitude together with a solutions-focused approach towards education.
  • An ongoing commitment to continually grow and learn as a professional.
  • Excellent English communication skills.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Empathy, compassion and a high degree of emotional intelligence.
  • Ability to work with students and families in a patient and flexible manner.


Terms and conditions

The initial contract is for two years and is renewable. The generous salary and range of benefits will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate, with the overall package reflecting the importance of the position.

Next steps

Interested candidates should email a full letter of application, a statement of personal educational philosophy, detailed resume/curriculum vitae, and three referees. The Head of School reserves the right to apply directly to the writers of open testimonials for confidential statements.

Applications should be adressed to:

Ms Mary-Lyn Campbell,

Head of School

We are looking forward to receive your online application.

Attached documents

About ICS Inter-Community School Zurich

The ICS Inter-Community School, situated in Zürich, is a mainstream, mixed gender, all-through school located in Zurich. Established in 1960, the ICS now has over 800 students from 55 nationalities.

At the Primary School level The Inter-Community School covers the following subjects; Mathematics, Reading and Writing, The Arts, and Social Studies,

At the Middle and Secondary School levels, students of the Inter-Community School study English, German, Sciences, Mathematics, French, Spanish, Performing Arts, Design, and Physical Education.

Values and Vision

The Inter-Community School teaches its students to make personal connections to their own learning process, and shows them how to build upon knowledge that they have gained previously. Students are also taught to work as individuals or in groups, teaching them valuable skills that will serve them throughout their lives.

The Inter-Community School believes that its teaching staff should always be striving to learn new methods of education in order to always provide their students with the best possible education. In addition, a high percentage of the school’s staff are International Baccalaureate workshop leaders, who’s special experience help to provide the students with an enriched experience. Teachers are expected to not only support their students academically, but also emotionally, thereby creating a supportive learning environment that keeps students highly motivated and focused.

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