Brooke Charter Schools is a network of five public charter schools serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students shatter the achievement gap and graduate from college. Our students thrive because they are challenged and known.
What is the College Counselor role?
As a College Counselor at Brooke High School, you will:
Counsel a cohort of scholars with their college applications, financial aid and decision-making process often through one-on-one meetings and manage communication with students’ parents or guardians to support this process
Co-plan and teach multiple periods of College Knowledge to various grades of students
Build a school-wide college-going culture in our newly founded high school by coordinating school-wide college events and initiatives, including, but not limited to college admissions rep visits, career events and programming, parent nights, and college visits
Is This You?
You’ve earned a bachelor’s degree and have 2+ years in college counseling or college access with a population that is predominantly low-income, first-generation college students.
You have a shared belief in Brooke’s mission to prepare our scholars for college and beyond.
You may have some teaching experience (preferred).
You manage projects with exceptional organizational skills and time management.
You have experience communicating with a variety of stakeholders in a proactive, clear, and effective manner.
You are professional, warm, and collaborative with students, families, and colleagues.
Spanish or Haitian Creole-speaking ability a plus
Start date: Flexible with July 13th as latest possible start.
Be sure to submit your application in time for our next priority deadline on April 30th!
The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.