Lower School Counselor

Role Description

Green School Bali is looking for a passionate and experienced Lower School Counselor to engage our students in holistic social-emotional learning experiences to work in collaboration with the dynamic Early Years and Primary School teaching teams.

The Lower School consists of the Early Years and Primary School Learning Neighborhoods within the bigger Green School Bali community - with approximately 230 children across Pre-K to grade 5, our teaching teams deliver learning programs that are purposeful, inspiring and engaging. 

AS AN EDUCATOR, ARE YOU?

Position Criteria

• Minimum of five years of post-qualification work in the specific area as a Counselor.
• Prior experience in supporting and mentoring other educators, a role-model for colleagues in the country(ies) where you have worked.
• Experience with the development and implementation of Social-Emotional Curriculum across grades. 
• Will be a lead in the development and implementation (teaching) of the SEL curriculum
• Prior experience and expertise with running parent workshops and education sessions across a range of topics.
• Must have a high level of English proficiency.
• Prior expatriate teaching or working experience preferred with evidence of cultural integration, competency and language acquisition.
• Experienced in supporting students and working as part of a wider team with Safeguarding and Child Protection concerns
• Able to provide evidence of positive, professional communications and conflict management resolution skills and resiliencies (through written and verbal communication skills).  
• Resilience and emotional intelligence.
• Show evidence of exemplary strategies and techniques that meet the needs of individual students, groups, and/or classes/groups of students in a highly responsive and inclusive manner.
• Be able to lead and model the principles of restorative practices and restorative justice.
• Establish partnerships with students, colleagues, parents, as well as facilitate teamwork within the school community to support student social-emotional wellbeing.
• Show an optimistic attitude toward parent engagement and interaction.
• Is consistent in establishing and nurturing relationships with students, peers, parents, and the wider community.

THEN PLEASE JOIN OUR TEAM to help make our world sustainable

• A progressive, English language Pre-K-12 school, in its 14th year
• A wall-less, all natural learning environment, with creative program development opportunities
• A multicultural community of approximately 450 students.
• Total staff of 80 teachers and 154 staff
• With a professional, dynamic, faculty and staff with a purpose

Our entire educator community brings a sense of fun and adventure as well as deep expertise to the wonderful role of igniting young learners to love learning 

Responsibilities:

• Driving the improvement and development of social-emotional programmes and curriculum for students and staff. 
• Understanding the emotional and developmental needs of Lower School students and supporting the relationships with their parents;
• Providing direct, responsive services to individuals as well as group counseling with an approach that is restorative and strengths-based; significant small group, and some whole class teaching will be included in the role.
• Establishing and nurturing relationships with students, peers, parents, and the wider community.
• Inspiring, guiding and instilling a love of learning and a sense of confidence in students
• Demonstrated experience on a Child Protection team (including managing procedures and trainings - alongside the other Counselors and Leadership Team); 
• Highly skilled communication of sensitive information (both verbally and in writing);  
• Being willing to use expertise to support the admissions process to help ensure that Green School can meet the needs of the children enrolled; 
  

Click here for the detailed role : LS Social-Emotional Counselor Job Description

Closing date: None

Start date: August 1st, 2026

Other Requirements (by Indonesian Law)

• Must hold at least a Bachelor degree in Counseling, Psychology or other related field
• Must have experience teaching in that field for a minimum of 5 years.  
• Must be able to pass a HIV test (legally required).
• Must not have any previous criminal convictions (legally required).
• Must not have any Child Protection concerns on file at previous schools or workplaces.
• Must be able to provide an original copy of certifications, transcripts, diploma and/or degrees (legally required).
• Any successful candidate must be willing to learn and communicate in Bahasa Indonesia.

OUR CORE COMMITMENT TO CHILD PROTECTION

Please refer to our Student Safeguarding Policy HERE

Green School Bali is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices, which are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks, successful references, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Indonesian law.

GSB and EiM are committed to diversity within its team, organisational practices, policies and culture. It recognises that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and it encourages and leverages these differences to make its work more relevant and approachable. EiM will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. EiM strives to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. It expects everyone who works with it to share this commitment and to act accordingly, as it aspires to best serve the mission and its community.

Thank you for your interest in Green School Bali.