School Counselor, Promise Academy High School

Job Details:

Position: High School Counselor

School: Promise Academy I High School

Locations: 245 W. 129th Street New York, NY 10027

Why Promise Academy?

At Harlem Children’s Zone, our mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and unlock new possibilities for our children, families, and communities. As the K-12 charter school within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway, Promise Academy delivers exceptional education alongside holistic support—empowering young minds, inspiring potential, and creating lasting change. By joining, you become part of a transformative movement dedicated to shaping brighter futures and driving extraordinary outcomes for those we serve.

What you will do 

• Conduct evaluation sessions with the students, using interviews, counseling sessions, interest and aptitude assessment tests, and other methods to evaluate and advise students, guardians, parents, and teachers
• Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, and/or behavioral problems affecting their educational, physical, social and/or emotional situation
• Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at school or at home
• Help students prepare for their transition to the next grade level
• Consult with and serve as a resource for students, guardian