School Counsellor

 

Valley Christian Academy: Website

Position Type: Part Time (0.2) FTE

Application Deadline: Open till filled

Position Start Date: August 27th, 2026

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:

  • A cover letter

  • A current resume

Please email your application to:
David Cameron, Principal
Valley Christian Academy
david.cameron@vcalions.ca

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Valley Christian Academy is committed to hiring individuals who support and uphold the Christian mission and values of the school

For more information, please contact: (306) 239 2196

Job Description

About Valley Christian Academy

Valley Christian Academy (VCA) is a K–12 Certified Independent Christian School located near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Our mission is to teach and train students to become disciples of Jesus Christ so that in all things He might have pre-eminence.

We are committed to the spiritual formation, academic excellence, social development, and physical wellness of our students.

Position Overview

Valley Christian Academy is seeking a caring, relational, and Christ-centred School Counsellor to support the social, emotional, and personal wellbeing of our students.

The School Counsellor will work collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, administration, and outside professionals to provide appropriate support and help students navigate the challenges they may encounter throughout their school years.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and small-group counselling and support to students.

  • Support students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, academic, or personal challenges.

  • Develop positive, trusting, and appropriate relationships with students.
    Collaborate with teachers and administration to identify student needs and develop appropriate supports.

  • Communicate and collaborate with parents and guardians as appropriate.

  • Help students develop healthy coping strategies, resilience, self-awareness, problem-solving skills, and positive relationships.

  • Support students experiencing challenges such as anxiety, grief, peer conflict, family difficulties, or significant life transitions.

  • Provide support to students, staff, and the school community in navigating traumatic events, crises, and other significant incidents.

  • Work collaboratively with administration and appropriate professionals to support students following traumatic or critical incidents

  • Make appropriate referrals to outside professionals and community resources when needs extend beyond the scope of school-based counselling.

  • Maintain appropriate documentation and confidentiality in accordance with professional and school standards.

  • Participate in student support meetings and contribute to individualized support plans when appropriate.

  • Contribute to a safe, caring, and supportive school environment.

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, administration, and other members of the student support team.

  • Integrate a Christian worldview into counselling practice consistent with the mission and values of Valley Christian Academy.

  • Support the spiritual, social, emotional, and overall development of students.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Attributes

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

  • A relevant degree or training in counselling, psychology, social work, education, or a related field.

  • Experience working with children and adolescents.

  • Previous counselling or student-support experience, preferably in a school setting.

  • Experience supporting children and families through trauma, grief, crisis, or significant life events.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Excellent relational and listening skills.

  • The ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a school team.

  • A genuine passion for supporting the wellbeing and development of young people.

  • Knowledge of the Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) protocol would be considered an asset.

  • A committed Christian faith and a willingness to support and uphold the mission, vision, values, and Statement of Faith of Valley Christian Academy.

 

Posted: August 26, 2026