Counselor Job at Denver Jewish Day School, Denver, CO

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  • Denver Jewish Day School
  • Denver, CO

Job Description

Experienced College Counselor (Part Time, mid-Jan– June 5, 2026)

Overview Denver Jewish Day School seeks an experienced, proactive, and knowledgeable College Counselor to provide coverage during a maternity leave from mid-January to early June 2026. This role will focus primarily on supporting second-semester juniors as they prepare for the college application process and will include limited support for seniors completing final college tasks. The role also includes administration/coordination of AP exams in May.

Time CommitmentPart-time, 0.5 FTE, 20 hours/week (flexible, some weeks more full-time, some less), (mid-January to early June 2026), with some flexibility in scheduling.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized college counseling meetings with 11th-grade students and families, focusing on:
  • Building balanced and personalized college lists (specifically, schools with large Jewish populations)
  • Drafting and refining the Common App essay and other application components
  • Exploring financial aid and scholarship opportunities
  • Lead or co-teach a weekly College Counseling class in collaboration with the English Department on Wednesday
  • Facilitate 2–4 workshops for high school juniors (20–40 minutes each) on topics such as list building, essay writing, and the Common App
  • Respond to parent and student inquiries in a timely, professional manner
  • Support seniors with any last-minute application or enrollment needs
  • Maintain accurate student notes and documentation in Scoir
  • AP Coordinator:
  • Manage registration, payment, and communication for 12–15 AP exams
  • Coordinate testing rooms, proctors, technology, and materials
  • Communicate regularly with teachers, students, and families regarding schedules and logistics

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years of experience as a high school or independent college counselor
  • Demonstrated expertise in the college admissions process, including list development, essay coaching, and financial aid guidance
  • Familiarity with Jewish day school settings or Jewish student populations preferred
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to collaborate with teachers, families, and administrators
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Work Structure

  • Salaried part-time role (mid-Jan-mid-June 2026)
  • Flexibility, mostly in person/on campus at least twice a week
  • Reports to the Upper Division Principal

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Alyse Opatowski, Director of College Counseling at aoptowski@denverjds.org and Jeremy Golubcow-Teglasi, Upper Division Principal at jgt@denverjds.org by Nov. 20th.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $24.03 - $28.94 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Flexible hours,

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