Talent Pipeline: Middle School Counselor

About Gulliver Preparatory School

Gulliver is a leading school of distinction, founded in 1926 and rooted in a century of educational excellence. To this day, our mission remains unchanged: to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential. Our dedicated educators are at the heart of this mission, as they empower our students to think, create, and grow with purpose, connecting the classroom to the real world, and preparing them for what’s next. At Gulliver, we believe that success is not just what students achieve, but also who they become, and the role they play in shaping the future.

Rooted in the spirit of Miami, Gulliver embodies the city’s energy and innovation to create a learning environment that’s dynamic and future-facing. We aspire to be a national model for teaching and learning, where the intellectual curiosity of educators and students drives creativity, discovery, and the highest levels of achievement in the classroom, in our community, and beyond.

Working at Gulliver

Gulliver is a trusted guide for families, and our faculty and staff are core to building powerful relationships that ensure every child thrives. Our compassionate, inspired educators nurture individuality and character, fostering a culture of collaboration that challenges students to meet their full potential and prepare for a future full of possibility.

Join a community where passionate educators elevate their craft, inspire future-ready learners, and take teaching and learning to the next level!

Position Overview

Gulliver Prep Middle School Counselors are passionate, student-centered educators committed to delivering dynamic, engaging, and rigorous academic experiences. Each of the Middle School Counselors are assigned to a grade, starting in fifth grade and following that group of students throughout their middle school years.

Job Responsibilities

The Middle School Counselor key responsibilities are as follows:

• Mentor student progress, following through on action items and collaborating and consulting with faculty, administration, and families as needed.
• Review academic data to identify students in need of academic assistance.
• Provide responsive counseling, initiating short-term individual and small group support for students’ academic social and personal concerns.
• Participate in middle school student life by actively engaging in the community.
• Co-plan the curriculum for the Advisory Program and oversee the advisors in your grade-level.
• Prepare topics and present for occasional parent or student meetings.
• Participate in program activities (e.g. orientation programs, open houses, faculty meetings, puberty education lessons, workshops, etc.).
• Supervise daily student activities (recess, lunch, grade-level meetings, arrival, dismissal) as well as supervise special events (field trips, dances, overnight grade-level trips).
• Be an active and engaged member of the middle school team.
• Attend and participate in meetings to discuss students in need of support.
• Meet with students and parents to provide academic, social and emotional support for students.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject area or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience in Student Counseling and working with middle school aged students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with students, families, and faculty.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced educational environment with diverse students and families.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Level II Fingerprint Screening(s), and Drug screen.

Gulliver is deeply committed to the principles of equity and diversity and seeks to create an inclusive community for all faculty and staff. Gulliver is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.