Elementary Counsellor and Family Engagement Officer

Job overview SJI International Elementary School is seeking an experienced and adaptable Elementary Counsellor and Family Engagement Officer to start in July 2025. The preferred candidates are those who have a strong counselling background and a deep understanding of the cultural and linguistic challenges that our students and their families face, particularly those from a Chinese background. The successful candidate must be fluent in Chinese both orally and in written language and have insights into how to transition new families into the school and develop a sense of belonging. Work will be with both students and parents in this regard. Those applying should have experience of counselling students and their parents from 4 to 12 years of age in an international school setting. The successful candidate will be someone who is able to collaborate closely with colleagues, manage planning and teaching time effectively and seeks opportunities to grow professionally and personally. The successful candidate should also understand and support the school's identity and values as a Catholic Lasallian school, although they may not be of the same faith themselves. Job Purpose Support the personal, social and emotional development of students to assist their engagement in school and the learning process Identify, support and monitor students who require individual social and emotional support Provide outreach to parents who may be new to the community and challenged by limited knowledge of English Support groups of students with similar key areas of focus by accessing or developing relevant intervention programmes Provide classroom wide or grade level wide intervention as required Maintain collaborative practices between counsellors, teachers, parents and outside agencies Create and maintain relationships with students based on trust and confidentiality regarding any information acquired by them in the course of counselling/assessments/individual sessions. Keep accurate confidential records related to the above and complete any other related administrative duties Job Requirements Minimum Bachelor Degree and Certified Counsellor Minimum 5 years of experience Native level Chinese for spoken and written language, and culture Proven experience of counselling in an international setting Application Process All applications for this position strictly to be submitted through Schrole/APLi only. The link to our Schrole/APLi page can be found on our Employment Page. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. About SJI International Elementary School St. Joseph's Institution International offers a comprehensive, values-driven, and globally-oriented educational experience to a diverse student body representing approximately 48 nationalities. Our inclusive community embraces students, teachers, parents, friends, and supporters of various faiths and cultural backgrounds. While extending a warm welcome to individuals of diverse backgrounds and faiths, our school ethos, values, and principles are firmly rooted in the Catholic faith and the rich 335-year tradition of the De La Salle Brothers. Collaboratively, our dedicated team of over 200 teachers , teaching partners, assistants, and administrative and operations staff at SJI International work synergistically to fulfill the school's mission. Our teaching faculty, hailing from more than 25 nationalities , is devoted to providing students with an exceptional educational experience across both the elementary and high schools. At SJI International, we are unwavering in our commitment to nurturing the full potential of each child within an engaged and globally-minded community. The Elementary School caters to expatriate children from preschool Prep 1-2 and Grades 1-6 (ages 4-12), while the High School welcomes Singaporean and international students in Grades 7-12 (ages 12-18). Currently, our vibrant school community comprises over 2000 students. #J-18808-Ljbffr