College Counselor

Position Overview

Valor Education is committed to preparing all students to gain admission to the college or university of their choice and to excel academically in their chosen path of study. The primary way in which Valor will prepare students for college is through its unique school program. Valor will provide all students with top-notch, specialized college counseling services.

With services beginning in 9th grade, the college counselor will help each family find the best college or university fit by knowing the personality, interests, abilities, and aspirations of each student. Our college counselors are committed to accompanying each family throughout the decision-making process, providing relevant tools, resources, and information. Here are some of the key services to be provided during the college admission process:

Individualized meetings
Information sessions for students and parents
PSAT preparation workshops and tutoring opportunities
Financial aid information
Integrated presentations on key aspects of college admissions during the school day PSAT, SAT, and ACT testing
College essay writing workshops
Research workshops
Grade-level specific orientations
Sponsoring visits to local colleges
College counseling software for college planning
Highlighting of scholarship opportunities
Hosting of visits on campus from a wide variety of colleges

Mission and Vision

Valor’s mission is to educate the whole person in authentic communities for a full human life. At the heart of every person is a desire to know and to be known. At Valor, we believe a truly human education addresses our deepest longings—to pursue knowledge, to have meaningful friendships, and to grow in wisdom and virtue. We are a community of friends seeking that which is noble and inviting students into that life. A Valor education is about much more than college and career readiness. It is an invitation to live the fullest life possible, one directed by wisdom, animated by wonder, and anchored in friendship.

Our motto, Sapientia per Admirationem, speaks to our identity as an institution concerned with the preservation and promotion of wonder. This vision saturates the entire life of our schools, from curriculum and pedagogy to classroom order and special events.

Valor students read and discuss the Great Books, take advanced math and science courses, study Latin, engage meaningfully with their external community, care for plants and animals, explore the fine arts, and have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular clubs and competitive athletics. In conjunction with rigorous academics, Valor is committed to building a transformative school culture filled with joy, respect, and deep engagement. Valor’s teachers and school leaders inspire students to pursue excellence in all areas of their lives and reach their fullest potential.

What We Stand For

• Wisdom and Virtue
• Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
• Human Dignity
• Wonder and Inquiry
• Friendship and Community
• Attentiveness and Presence
• Honest, Open Communication
• Continuous Learning and Growth

Valor Hiring Profile

• Mission and vision alignment
• Subject matter expertise
• Strength of character
• Love of learning
• Commitment to professional growth
• Humility and receptivity to coaching
• Practical wisdom
• Aptitude/fit for working with students
• Classroom leadership capacity
• Commitment to collaboration and team unity
• Strong work ethic and an enthusiastic, positive attitude

Salary Range: Per Year

Shift Type: Part-time