Early Learning School Counselor (3K/4K Preschool) - Temporary Cover
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Atlanta International School (AIS) unites students, educators, and families from Atlanta and around the world with a shared mission: to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better.
Our community represents 90 nationalities and over 60 languages. Starting in August 2025, AIS’s Upper School will span two campuses: the Buckhead Campus for Grades 3K-12 day students and the Sandy Springs Campus.
This dynamic, inclusive environment gives AIS its unique energy—a place where students, educators, and families thrive, innovate, and belong. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school from 3K to Grade 12, we offer the PYP, MYP, DP, and CP, with additional flexibility through AISx. This unique program is tailored for pre-professional students in athletics, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and more.
Our engaging and comprehensive academic programs develop internationally minded, critical thinkers who excel at connecting complex knowledge to create innovative solutions. At AIS, students experience a world-class education within a diverse, multicultural, and multilingual community that prepares them for meaningful, global impact.
Position Title: ELC School Counselor
Division: Primary School
FLSA: Exempt
Position Status: Temporary - Long-Term Cover (3-9 months)
Hours per week: 40 hours (1.0 FTE)
Reports to: Head of School Counseling / Head of Primary School
Start Date: November 1, 2026
Application Deadline: October 31 - applications reviewed on a rolling basis
JOB PURPOSE
School Counselors at AIS are innovators and leaders who have a passion for working with students in a multicultural community and are always seeking new ways to promote ASCA and ISCA standards. School Counselors at AIS focus on the whole child: socially, emotionally, and academically. All AIS staff foster an intentionally inclusive atmosphere where all students feel a sense of belonging.
Our School is committed to the safety and well-being of every child. We maintain rigorous safeguarding practices to ensure a secure, supportive, and nurturing environment where all students can thrive.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Positive contribution to the collaborative culture of the 3K-12 School Counseling Team and broader Primary School teams.
Construct School Counseling experiences that support students, support the diversity of each student, and demonstrate a strong commitment to the best interest of each student.
Daily documentation of services into SCUTA (school counselor documentation software)
Timely follow-up within 48 hours with all concerned parties (including the student, outside clinicians, family, and appropriate faculty).
Demonstrate effective collaboration and timely communication with the Head of School Counseling and the Primary School Leadership Council.
Deliver school counseling direct and indirect services and school counseling programming to all Early Years (3K/4K) students.
Provide classroom guidance lessons within each grade on a monthly basis, including child protection curriculum (Think First, Stay Safe) with all Early Learning students.
Adhere to AIS School Counseling policy and procedures in regard to mandated reporting, self-harm, and all mental health concerns.
Effective social, emotional, and academic school counseling.
REQUIREMENTS
A relevant Master’s degree in the field of counseling (school counseling preferred)
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the counseling field with a preference for early learners
Minimum 2 years of experience as a school counselor in an international or independent school
The successful candidate should have a passion for school counseling and extensive experience in the field of counseling
Enthusiastic about school counseling within a multicultural and multilingual environment. Flexibility of approach, within ASCA and ISCA standards, and a collaborative style are essential
A commitment to equity and inclusion, inquiry, and…