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About the Role
Canada's National Ballet School (NBS) is seeking an Academic Guidance Counsellor to provide comprehensive academic guidance, support post-secondary planning and applications, and contribute to the Academic program's coordination.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive guidance and academic counselling to students, supporting them in identifying post-secondary pathways.
- Guide students through course selection, academic planning, post-secondary applications, scholarships, and transition planning.
- Advise students and families regarding post-secondary programs, admission requirements, application timelines, and opportunities.
- Maintain current knowledge of Canadian and international post-secondary institutions, programs, admissions requirements, and emerging pathways.
- Monitor student academic progress and collaborate with teachers, Academic leadership, and families to identify needs and support student success.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential student guidance and academic records.
- Support student timetabling and coordinate staff scheduling in collaboration with Academic colleagues.
- Work closely with the Academic Principal on day-to-day academic matters, problem-solving, communication, and administrative priorities.
- Provide occasional substitute teaching or classroom coverage when required.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, school events, and other activities that support the Academic program.
- Handle sensitive student and family information with discretion and ensure confidential information is shared only with authorized individuals.
- Build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and external post-secondary partners while representing NBS with professionalism.
- Apply an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens to guidance, academic planning, and decision-making to support fair, inclusive, and student-centered outcomes.
- Take on other related responsibilities as assigned by the Academic Principal.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related discipline is required; a master's degree is preferred.
- Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification is required.
- Additional Qualification (AQ) in Guidance and Career Education, Part I is required.
- Guidance and Career Education, Part II or Specialist is considered an asset.
- Minimum of five years of teaching experience, preferably in a private secondary school setting.
- Demonstrated experience providing academic advising, university guidance, or post-secondary counselling to students.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian and international post-secondary institutions, programs, and admission requirements.
- Experience supporting student course selection, academic planning, and post-secondary applications.
- Ability to understand and respond to individual student needs, interests, strengths, and post-secondary goals.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, and school leadership.
- Sound judgement, discretion, and sensitivity when handling confidential and student-related matters.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in student records, applications, scheduling, and timetabling.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing student and school needs.
- Proficiency with relevant educational, scheduling, and administrative technology.
- Commitment to applying an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens to student guidance and decision-making.
- Successful candidates must supply Canada's National Ballet School with a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Judgement
- Student-centered guidance
- Academic advising
- University guidance
- Post-secondary counselling
- Relationship-building
- Organizational skills
- Time-management skills
- Attention to detail
- Initiative
- Adaptability
- Proficiency with educational technology
Location
- 400 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 2G6
Work Type
- Full-time
- School and office environment
Experience Level
- Minimum of five years of teaching experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related discipline
- Master's degree preferred
- Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification
- Additional Qualification (AQ) in Guidance and Career Education, Part I
- Guidance and Career Education, Part II or Specialist (asset)
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000 – $90,000 annually
Benefits
- Dental, Health, Paramedical, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program
- Employer-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Paid vacation time in accordance with the school calendar
- Commitment to work-life balance
- Professional development opportunities
- Discounted rates for NBS Adult Ballet Classes
- Employee discount at The Shoe Room
- Subsidized lunch, beverages, and snacks at our onsite café
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
About the Company
- Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is a leading arts and education institution dedicated to excellence in dance training, community programming, and health initiatives.
- NBS has 300+ employees supporting programs ranging from professional ballet training and community engagement to groundbreaking health initiatives.
- NBS fosters a collaborative, creative environment rooted in inclusion, innovation, and continuous growth.
Equal Opportunity
- NBS is committed to addressing systemic inequities in every facet of our organization, including programs, policies, and practices.
- It is NBS' top priority to build a remarkable and talented workforce that reflects the diversity of the City of Toronto.
- We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially welcoming those with diverse intersectional identities who bring unique perspectives and contribute to the diversification of ideas.
- If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.