Mumbai: Career Counsellor — Small Wonders Job at Small Wonders
Small WondersKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Small Wonders
- School
- Small Wonders
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Small Wonders, a Cambridge school in Mumbai, 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: Small Wonders considers it a social responsibility to include all kids with different abilities and difficulties in their mainstream. Accordingly, a certain number of kids with special needs are consciously admitted and looked after by a team of experienced resource personnel.Currently, the admitted differently abled include Down’s Syndrome, slow Learners, spastic and autistic children. Depending on their individual levels, one to one support is provided by the special educators and psychologist. An occupational therapist looks after various acpects of restlessness, concentration and motor refinement. A speech therapist works on oro-motor and language skills. The psychologist often provides a behavioral modification programme, while the psychiatrist might suggest and supervise medication. Overall an attempt is made to actualize the potential of every child. For Children with different needs a tailor made curriculum is designed (IEP) based on the learning capability of the child
Common questions about this role
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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
About Small Wonders
Small Wonders considers it a social responsibility to include all kids with different abilities and difficulties in their mainstream. Accordingly, a certain number of kids with special needs are consciously admitted and looked after by a team of experienced resource personnel.Currently, the admitted differently abled include Down’s Syndrome, slow Learners, spastic and autistic children. Depending on their individual levels, one to one support is provided by the special educators and psychologist. An occupational therapist looks after various acpects of restlessness, concentration and motor refinement. A speech therapist works on oro-motor and language skills. The psychologist often provides a behavioral modification programme, while the psychiatrist might suggest and supervise medication. Overall an attempt is made to actualize the potential of every child. For Children with different needs a tailor made curriculum is designed (IEP) based on the learning capability of the child
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