Kolkata: Career Counsellor — Children Academy Job at Children Academy
Children AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Children Academy
- School
- Children Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹4.4L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Children Academy, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Career Counsellor.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students
- Coordinate with parents, teachers and external specialists
- Maintain confidential case records
- Support inclusion and wellbeing initiatives
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Special Education as relevant
About the school: Children Academy is a private day school located in Joka, Kolkata that follows the state board curriculum. Accredited with the State Board, the school boasts a student-teacher ratio of 25:1, ensuring that students receive individualized attention and support.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
About Children Academy
Children Academy is a private day school located in Joka, Kolkata that follows the state board curriculum. Accredited with the State Board, the school boasts a student-teacher ratio of 25:1, ensuring that students receive individualized attention and support.
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