Career Counsellor — Little Douglasites Play School Vacancy at Little Douglasites Play School, Kolkata
Little Douglasites Play SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Little Douglasites Play School
- School
- Little Douglasites Play School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- Finland
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.1L – ₹5.8L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Little Douglasites Play School, a Finland 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: At Little Douglasites, we recognize the crucial role "play" has in child development. Tactile play enhances fine and gross motor skills, physical play promotes growth, and imaginative play boosts social-emotional learning. Most importantly, all forms of play nurture a love of learning that children will carry with them throughout their educational journey.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
How much experience do I need for this Career Counsellor — Little Douglasites Play School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What is the salary for this Career Counsellor — Little Douglasites Play School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
About Little Douglasites Play School
At Little Douglasites, we recognize the crucial role "play" has in child development. Tactile play enhances fine and gross motor skills, physical play promotes growth, and imaginative play boosts social-emotional learning. Most importantly, all forms of play nurture a love of learning that children will carry with them throughout their educational journey.
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