Reports directly to: Director of Early Learning Center and Lower School

Department: Early Learning Center (ELC) and Lower School

Position type: Full-time Exempt, 10-month contract

Location: Antilles School, 7280 Frenchman Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802

Start Date: August 13, 2026

The School Counselor plays an important role in supporting the social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental well-being of Antilles School students in Toddler through Grade 5. This role provides direct student support, implements developmentally appropriate social-emotional learning, and partners with faculty and families to help children thrive within a safe, inclusive school community.

The counselor works collaboratively with the Division Leadership team of the Early Learning Center and Lower School, classroom teachers, learning support colleagues, administrators, and families to identify student needs, coordinate appropriate support, and promote positive school culture. The role includes individual and small-group counseling, classroom lessons, crisis response, consultation, and participation in the Student Support Team process.

Ideal candidates are warm, child-centered, culturally competent, and skilled at building trust with young children and adults. They bring strong communication skills, sound professional judgment, discretion, and a commitment to the school's mission of fostering excellence, diversity, and community.

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Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in school counseling, counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field preferred

• School counseling certification, licensure, or comparable professional credential preferred

• Experience providing counseling or student support services in an early childhood, elementary, or school setting preferred

• Strong understanding of early childhood and elementary child development, social-emotional learning, and student wellness frameworks

• Knowledge of and ability to apply the ethical standards and principles of the school counseling profession

• Commitment to inclusive school practices, cultural competence, equity, justice, and the dignity of each child and family

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with students, families, colleagues, and outside providers

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage confidential information, priorities, documentation, and follow-up in a dynamic school environment

• Proficiency with educational technology, Google Workspace, and school-based student information or communication systems

• Warm, child-centered approach with strong interpersonal skills, discretion, flexibility, and a growth mindset

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a dynamic, diverse school environment

Antilles School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and school needs. Antilles School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process due to a disability may contact us to request assistance. Information received related to accommodation will be treated confidentially.

This job posting is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Antilles School reserves the right to modify job descriptions or job postings at any time, as business needs may dictate.

About Antilles School, Inc.

Antilles School is an independent coeducational day school located on St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Antilles enrolls approximately 400 students in a toddler program through grade 12. Excellence, Diversity, and Community are the guiding principles for each day at Antilles. Antilles School is committed to the pursuit of educational excellence and a purposeful life. We foster a sense of community, embrace diversity and creativity, seek to develop the whole child, and prepare students for success in college and beyond.

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