Job Description

Job Description

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Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

The Wood Acres School has a proud legacy of educating children from age two through eighth grade. Our dedicated teachers foster a love of learning, emphasizing leadership, academic excellence, and character development. With a focus on STEM integration, Spanish language instruction, and a strong sense of community, Wood Acres provides a nurturing environment where students thrive. We celebrate student successes, address concerns with care, and uphold academic rigor while valuing the journey of each child.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:

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  Pay range: $40,000- $50,000

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  Health, vision, and dental benefits

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  Paid holidays and sick days

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  401(k) plan with company match

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  Employee referral bonus

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  Student tuition discount

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Location: 1772 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA, 30062

About the Role

The School Counselor supports the social-emotional and academic well-being of students across all grade levels. Through a combination of individual counseling, small group sessions, and classroom guidance lessons, the counselor helps students develop critical skills in emotional regulation, empathy, and responsible decision-making. The role involves close collaboration with teachers, administrators, and families to ensure every student receives the support they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

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  Develop and implement classroom lessons that promote self-awareness, conflict resolution, and peer relationships

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  Conduct individual and small group counseling to address social, emotional, and academic challenges

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  Collaborate with teachers and administrators to support a positive and inclusive school climate

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  Plan and coordinate schoolwide activities that align with character education and student well-being (e.g., Kindness Month, anti-bullying campaigns, service projects)

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  Maintain clear and accurate documentation while respecting student confidentiality

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  Communicate effectively with families and provide resources or referrals as needed

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  Attend school functions and support community engagement initiatives

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  Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in school counseling

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Skills and Experience

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  Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education, or related field; advanced degree preferred

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  Previous experience working in a school setting required (3–5 years preferred)

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  Knowledge of and experience with social-emotional learning (SEL) programming and classroom guidance

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  Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with students, staff, and families

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  Proficiency with technology and digital communication tools

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  Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold the highest professional standards

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  Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

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