The Governor’s Academy, the oldest boarding school in New England, inspires and engages inquisitive students in ninth through twelfth grade. Our 456-acre campus is located thirty miles north of Boston and five miles south of Newburyport, a classic New England coastal town. Govs has approximately 400 students and 200 employees.
Govs faculty and staff are committed to creating and cultivating an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that allows students to learn from each other’s unique backgrounds and experiences, discover their passions, find and use their distinctive voices, and achieve academic and co-curricular excellence. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Adults in our community are professionals who appreciate individuality, collaboration, and service to others— all so that we can go far together.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is a 10-month full-time non-residential position with emphasis on the coordination of Counseling Services’ outreach, peer counselor, and group programming efforts. The Counselor must possess a strong team orientation and be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues across the Academy. The Counselor must embrace an inclusive and culturally-sensitive approach to wellness and be committed to nurturing and sustaining a healthy, safe and caring school environment. In addition to providing traditional counseling services as necessary to students, the Counselor will work closely with the Director of the Counseling Center, Director of the Health Center, and Deans Office, among others, to promote the health and wellness of our student body. The Counselor reports to the Director of Counseling in order to coordinate all efforts on behalf of the community.
The Counselor is expected to be involved in the lives of students on campus, contributing to the life of the campus through various means inside and outside the classroom. Housing may or may not be provided.
