Career Counsellor — The Modern Academy
Why apply
What you'll handle
Requirements
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
Career path
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Full job description
Overview
Day to day, the Career Counsellor — The Modern Academy at The Modern Academy will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 33+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — the school contacts shortlisted candidates directly.
The Modern Academy, a ICSE 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: The Modern Academy is a ICSE Day School in Dhakuria, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — The Modern Academy
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.