Lower and Middle School Counselor for the 2026-27 School Year

Indian Creek School is an independent, co-ed day school in which 587 students aged 3 to Grade 12 partner with innovative teachers in an outstanding educational program. Located on a beautiful, 114-acre campus in Crownsville, Maryland (just north of Annapolis), ICS students are nurtured and known as individuals while being challenged to discover their passions, purpose, and potential. The school's mission statement reads: Indian Creek Indian Creek School inspires authenticity, connection, and curiosity so every student can pursue their full potential in scholarship and in life. 

ICS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission and values, who are committed to nurturing learners as individuals, and who are looking to join a vibrant community of professionals who are passionate about education. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Every member of our community plays a critical role in making sure the institution lives up to its mission.  

This is a full-time (40 hours), 10-month position with occasional summer responsibilities, reporting to the Lower School and Middle Principal. 

Requirements

Responsibilities  

• Oversee the emotional well-being of students in grades Pre-K - 8, meeting individually and in small groups with students, as well as occasionally with Upper School students in the absence of that division’s respective counselors. 

• Observe students in the classroom and provide advice, support, and guidance to teachers and divisional faculty on best supporting students in their classroom settings.  

• Maintain records of all counseling sessions and family communication. 

• Work with classroom teachers to develop students’ social skills and peer relationships; develop and support behavioral plans for individual students 

• Help students develop social and emotional skills to succeed both personally and academically. 

• Provide advice and helpful resources to students and families regarding emotional and behavioral concerns. 

• Refer students to school and outside resources/professionals, including nursing staff, academic support, college counseling, and advisors, when the situation is outside of the realm of counseling or beyond the counselor’s scope of training. 

• Meet regularly and work collaboratively with the division principals, the Health and Well-Being teams, learning specialists, and other members of the student support teams on issues related to the mental health of the community 

• Serve as a member of our Diversity Equity and Inclusion Team 

• Teach classes in Lower School regarding Social Emotional Learning topics such as peer relationships, coping and soothing strategies, and problem-solving skills, to name a few 

• Teach Human Development Class in the Middle School 

• Lead occasional parent education workshops on issues related to social-emotional learning. 

• Attend weekly Lower School and Middle School faculty meetings 

• Attend Middle School overnight field trips 

• Cover duties such as carline and lunch and recess as assigned by the Lower School and Middle School Principals 

Qualifications    

• Desire to be actively engaged in the work of innovative teaching, diversity and inclusion, and ongoing professional growth.   

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (Master’s preferred)     

• Educational philosophy aligns with the mission and vision of Indian Creek School   

• Resilient, mission-driven, and proactive in creating a supportive learning environment for students   

• Collaborative by nature, and an effective communicator with students, teachers, administrators, and families.   

• Proficiency in technology   

• Federal and State Background Check clearance and MSDE Employment History review  

Benefits

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's years of experience at an educational institution and prior administrative experience and responsibilities. Candidates will be offered a competitive salary and are exempt from overtime within the range of $58,500 - $98,520, dependent on experience.   

In addition to the annual salary, Indian Creek School offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, critical illness and accident coverage, and both short- and long-term disability for the employee and their eligible dependents.   We offer a 403 (b) retirement plan with employer match to help you plan for the future. PTO includes vacation, sick, holiday, and parental/family leave.   

Equal Employment   

Indian Creek School is an equal opportunity employer and educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.