Career Center

The Jackson Hole Community School is a small, independent high school that prioritizes community connections as well as support to thrive in an academically challenging college prep environment. Students secure skills and confidence in an engaging community and graduate prepared to succeed and contribute to the greater good in college and life beyond. All of our students head off to four year institutions throughout the country, each feeling empowered to explore their aspirations and goals for the future. JHCS is known for offering a rigorous academic program that promotes curiosity, stimulation, persistence, creativity, collaboration, and communication in authentic contexts. We value student exposure to diverse teaching and learning styles, and hire highly qualified individuals to join our collaborative team as we strive to fulfill our mission.

 The Community School places emphasis on the “community” aspect of its culture and seeks candidates who are interested in committing to its vibrancy and success. As a small school we come together to help the school flourish. Faculty and staff members are highly collaborative individuals who are eager to offer ideas, engage in discussion, and focus on generating and improving the learner experience . Our expectation is that each employee will operate at a superior level and offer his/her/their services broadly to serve our students and the school community at large.

The Director of College Counseling is responsible for the entirety of the college counseling program which includes: 

• advising/guiding students and families throughout the college process, 
• designing and offering a curriculum that prepares and supports students through the college application process,
• providing programing for parents,
• writing letters of recommendation for each senior student, 
• advocating for students through contact with college admissions reps, 
• supporting teachers in their efforts to advocate for students in writing letters of rec, 
• working with the Dean of Academic Affairs to ensure the quality of a robust, rigorous, and rewarding curriculum, 
• keeping faculty up-to-date on current trends in college admissions, as well as current pedagogical approaches in colleges,
• coordinating standardized testing (continue to be a SAT test center)--PSAT, SAT, ACT and AP, updating the school's profile. 

Candidates should be familiar with SCOIR. The role also encourages professional development through NACAC and RMACAC and the continual promotion of the institution in the college admissions world.

Other responsibilities of this role may include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching one academic course; to be determined by the candidate’s strengths and interests
• Leading an advisory group of 6-8 students 
• Participating in our experiential learning program (Fall Trips, MLK Day, Community Days, and Minimester)
• Proactive and timely communication with colleagues, parents and students 
• Attending occasional evening/weekend school events 

Minimum requirements include:

• A Bachelor’s degree; Master’s is preferred
• At least 2 years experience working in either in selective college admissions or high school college counseling