Full-Time Bilingual School Counselor

LOCATION:

Keio Academy of New York, Purchase Campus

3 College Road, Purchase, NY 10577

Start Date:

August 21, 2026, \~

**REQUIREMENT:**

• NYS license as RN or transferable license as RN from other states
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
• Ability to work cooperatively with Health Center members, school doctor, faculty and staff from other departments including resident faculty and senior management.
• Flexibility to work overtime and on weekends
• Japanese and English bilingual

**COMPENSATION:**

• Starting Salary $81,000 - $85,000 *Depends On Experience
• High-quality low-employee-cost medical, dental, and vision plans (after a 30-day probational period)
• 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Annuity (pre-tax contribution after a 30-day probational period)
• 403(b) 3% contribution with 7 % matching and100% vested (after two years of service)
• Medical FSA and Dependent care FSA (pre-tax cafeteria plan after a 30-day probational period)
• Group Life/AD\&D/LTD/STD at no cost to the employee (after a 30-day probational period)
• Winter and Summer break *During the summer vacation, you may be required to work depending on the circumstances.
• Generous parental leave (10 weeks salary guaranteed)
• Child Support Allowance: $1000 per year per child under 18 years old
• 2-hour reduction of FT work hours for baby care up to one year old
• Tuition Support: $3000 per year up to 3 years (after one year of service)
• Free, delicious, and nutritious cafeteria lunch with a touch of Japanese cuisine (While school is in session)
• Faculty and Staff Housing (subject to availability) is located at the neighboring Manhattanville University. The housing is in a very safe and quiet area.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Administers first aid, manage medications, and provide medical treatments to students as needed
• File and maintain students’ health information in compliance with New York State Law and HIPPA regulation
• Chaperone students to and from the medical institutions and coordinates health services with outside medical providers.
• Assist the school doctor to conduct physical examinations, administer vaccine, conduct diagnostic test and medical screening
• Communicates with parents, school doctor and relevant school personnel regarding students’ health
• Take on-call shifts (outside of health center hours of operation) 3-4 times per week while the school is in session.
• Performs other administrative duties as assigned by the School

**APPLICATION:**

• Cover letter detailing prior experience and expertise in the field
• Two (2) letters of recommendation with contact information for recommenders
• At least one letter must be from a current or recent employer
• Resume/CV
• Application for employment form

Contact: Please send your resume at [email protected]

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that a candidate is authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that the candidate is authorized to work, we are required to give the candidate written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue. Employers can only use E-Verify once the candidate has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9\.

LOCATION:

Keio Academy of New York, Purchase Campus

3 College Road, Purchase, NY 10577

Start Date:

August 21, 2026, \~

**APPLICATION:**

• Cover letter detailing prior experience and expertise in the field
• Two (2) letters of recommendation with contact information for recommenders
• At least one letter must be from a current or recent employer
• Resume/CV
• Application for employment form

Contact: Please send your resume at [email protected]

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that a candidate is authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that the candidate is authorized to work, we are required to give the candidate written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue. Employers can only use E-Verify once the candidate has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9\.

Position:

Full-Time Bilingual School Counselor

Position Overview:

Keio Academy of New York seeks to appoint a bilingual English and Japanese Full-Time School Counselor. The ideal candidate has experience providing counseling in a school setting and a demonstrated ability to develop and implement a wellness curriculum that serves students, faculty, staff, and the broader school community. This position is full-time and on-campus at our boarding school in Purchase, NY.

Start Day:

August 16, 2026

**Key Qualifications:**

• Bilingual fluency in Japanese and English (spoken, read, and written)
• Appropriate New York State Licensure/Certification (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, etc.) preferred
• Master's degree or higher in School Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Experience providing individual and/or group counseling to adolescents
• Demonstrated experience developing or leading a wellness or social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum
• Outstanding communication skills
• Have a good sense of humor
• Proactive, flexible, warm, steady, and developmentally attuned to students
• Committed to fostering students' independence, resilience, and self-awareness
• Ability to design programming that serves a diverse community, including students, faculty, staff, and families
• Familiarity with the cultural and social-emotional needs of Japanese students studying abroad is preferred
• Experience in a boarding school or residential setting is preferred

**Major Responsibilities:**

Counseling Services

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to students
• Manage crisis intervention and emergency mental health support
• Coordinate referrals to outside mental health professionals
• Communicate with students, parents, and staff in both Japanese and English
• Collaborate with the Health Center to support students' mental health and well-being
• Support students when referrals are made to outside mental health professionals, including chaperoning students
• Conduct Counseling Orientation Sessions for new students during the Pre-Entry Program in the last week of August, and assist with the transition of new students

Wellness Curriculum \& Community Programming

• Design and implement a school-wide wellness curriculum serving students, faculty, staff, and the broader school community
• Develop workshops, programs, and resources that address mental health, resilience, and well-being across the entire school community — not limited to student support
• Develop culturally responsive content addressing the unique needs of a boarding school community
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to embed wellness themes across school programming, professional development, and community events
• Evaluate and revise programming based on feedback from students, faculty, and staff

School Duties

• Participate in department/faculty meetings, assemblies, and official school events
• Serve on committees and in school roles as assigned by the School before the new school year starts
• Full-Time Faculty members, including counselors, are informed of the Saturday/Sunday/Holiday Duty schedule on campus before the start of the new academic year
• Full-Time Faculty members, including counselors, are expected to undertake any other related tasks as the School may reasonably request

Counseling Office Hours

• Monday / Wednesday / Friday: 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM*
• Tuesday / Thursday: 8:15 AM – 6:00 PM*
• The Counseling Department is "On Call" weekday evenings and weekends for emergency or urgent needs while the School is in session.

**Compensation And Benefits:**

• Salary $55,000 \~ $75,000 (Depends on Experience)
• High-quality low-employee-cost medical, dental, and vision plans (after a 30-day probation period)
• 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Annuity (pre-tax contribution after a 30-day probation period)
• 403(b) 3% contribution with 7 % matching and100% vested (after two years of service)
• Medical FSA and Dependent care FSA (pre-tax cafeteria plan after a 30-day probation period)
• Group Life/AD\&D/LTD/STD at no cost to the employee (after a 30-day probation period)
• Winter, spring, summer break, and holidays (there is a possibility that counseling service is required over holidays, depending on cases)
• Generous parental leave (10 weeks' salary guaranteed)
• Child Support Allowance: $1000 per year per child under 18 years old
• 2-hour reduction of FT work hours for baby care up to one year old
• Tuition Support: $3000 per year up to 3 years (after one year of service, conditions apply)
• Free, delicious, and nutritious cafeteria lunch with a touch of Japanese cuisine (while the School is in session)

**Application Process:**

Interested applicants should submit the following necessary documents (1), (2), (3), \& (4) to [email protected] (Office of Human Resources and General Affairs).

• Application Form (Application for Employment)
• Cover letter detailing prior experience and expertise in the field
• Resume/CV
• Two letters of recommendation with contact information for the references (At least one letter must be from a current or recent employer)

**Equal Opportunity Policy:**

Keio Academy of New York is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, age (18 or older), sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and arrest record.

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that a candidate is authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that the candidate is authorized to work, we are required to give the candidate written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue. Employers can only use E-Verify once the candidate has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9\.

Position:

Full-Time Bilingual School Counselor

Position Overview:

Keio Academy of New York seeks to appoint a bilingual English and Japanese Full-Time School Counselor. The ideal candidate has experience providing counseling in a school setting and a demonstrated ability to develop and implement a wellness curriculum that serves students, faculty, staff, and the broader school community. This position is full-time and on-campus at our boarding school in Purchase, NY.

Start Day:

August 16, 2026

**Equal Opportunity Policy:**

Keio Academy of New York is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, age (18 or older), sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and arrest record.

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that a candidate is authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that the candidate is authorized to work, we are required to give the candidate written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue. Employers can only use E-Verify once the candidate has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9\.

Position:

Boarding Assistant in Boys’ Residence Hall

Position Overview:

Keio Academy of New York seeks to appoint one Boarding Assistant in Boys’ Residence Hall during August 24, 2026 to June 30, 2027\. The Boarding Assistant resides in a private apartment within a gender-separated dormitory that houses 50 students from grades 9 through 12 in each Residence Hall and provides supervision for all aspects of dormitory life. For the safety and security of our students, only Boarding Assistant employees may reside in the Residence Hall. Boarding Assistant works collaboratively with Head of House and generally works 4-6 days per week including alternating weekend shifts while school is in session, generally from around 3:15 pm to 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. regular weekdays. Works hours will vary for weekend, exams weeks and holiday shifts. During nighttime hours between 11:00 p.m. \~ 7:00 a.m., it will be on-call hours. Depending on the school’s needs, extra work hours may be required. Boarding Assistant will be asked to work in rotation during Spring Break to supervise students who remain at the dormitory.

LOCATION:

Keio Academy of New York, Purchase Campus

3 College Road, Purchase, NY 10577

EMPLOYMENT OF PERIOD

：

August 24, 2026 to June 30, 2027

**REQUIREMENT:**

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four-year College or University.
• Resident supervisor, camp counselor or teaching experience is a plus.
• CPR, First Aid is preferred. The school provides an opportunity to obtain certificates after employment.
• A driver’s license is strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS(*The insurance coverage will begin on the first day of the month following 30 days from the employment start day.)

:

Compensation: $28,300\.00 / per term

• High-quality low-employee-cost medical, dental and vision plans
• 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Annuity (pre-tax contribution)
• Medical FSA and Dependent care FSA
• Group Life/AD\&D/LTD/STD at no cost to employee
• Free three meals in cafeteria while school is in session
• Free residence during your employment
• Winter break (12/18/2026 – 1/3/2027) , Summer break (6/9/2027 \~)

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Supervision and pastoral care:
• Oversee daily activities of boys in the dormitory, ensuring a safe and respectful living environment.
• Respect and maintain the privacy of boys during personal hygiene activities and other sensitive situations.
• Provide supervision and pastoral care for students through boarding life during non-academic hours in principle, e.g. ensuring the safety and security of students, monitoring students’ behavior and dealing with disciplinary issues.
• Plan, execute and chaperone various events on campus and outside the campus.
• Support students’ social, intellectual, and behavioral development by providing pastoral care as in loco parentis (e.g. developing awareness of health and living skills, checking health conditions, dispensing instructed medications, accompanying students to be hospital, dealing with emergency situations, and liaising with parents and outside support)
• Support for academic activities:
• In principle, teach 1-2 ILS classes per week in the Academic Extension Program or other programs according to the School’s needs.
• Support for extra-curricular or sports activities:
• Assist with non-boarding extra-curricular activities as reasonably required by the related Dean in Consultation with the Dean of Boarding.
• School duties:
• Participate in committees as assigned by the School.
• Assume School roles as assigned by the School such as Fire Marshall, advisor or officer for student activities.
• Other duties as assigned:
• If Boarding Assistant is suitably qualified and asked by Chairs of Department to teach some classes of the core Curriculum, Boarding Assistant will be remunerated $30 per class session.
• Maintain high ethical standards in the work place.
• Maintain good communication with students, parents, resident staff, faculty and outside contacts.
• Reside in a boys’ Residence Hall (Dormitory). The room for Resident Faculty is on the same floor and location where only boy students live.
• Enter rooms of students and wake students who don’t wake up until the due time.
• May include physical contact and/or observation of personal hygiene activities
• Monitor boys bathrooms and boys showers
• Conduct regular walk throughs and inspections of boys rooms, hallways and private dorm areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and adherence to school policies
• If necessary, Boarding Assistant is required to carry and assist any injured or disable student to evacuate.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Student Life support

• Ensure to provide a safe environment for the dormitory.
• Ensure that students follow daily schedule and dormitory policies set by the school.
• Provide support and supervision for students during non-academic hours. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, staffing the dormitory offices to handle requests and questions from students, and coordinating with nurse to care for sick students.
• Be available to students, as necessary, to support their personal, educational and academic needs.
• Review and confirm multiple forms submitted by parents and students.
• Back-up Head of House when they are off-duty.
• Direct questions/concerns to the right contact.
• Provide 1-2 Independent Living Skills (ILS) classes per week as part of Academic Extension Program.
• Plan and carry out various fun events for students (ex. House parties, games, shopping tours, etc) both on and off-campus. Prepare snacks and food for special events.
• In case of emergencies during evening and nighttime hours, chaperone sick/injured students to ER as needed.
• Pick up mail and packages for students from a storage room or the Administration Office.
• Ensure all students evacuate safely from the Residence Halls during fire drills and/or emergencies.
• Other duties to be assigned by Head of House or Dean of Boarding

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment:

Student Dormitory, office, classroom, cafeteria, gym, field, mail room

Noise Levels:

Moderate noise (excluding fire alarms during fire drills)

TOOLS \& EQUIPMENT USED

• General office equipment including phones, copier, scanner, phone system, personal computer, etc
• Software includes the use of Windows operating system, MS Office and Google Workspace.
• School System

**OTHERS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**

• Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling: Daily 2-20 pounds, occasional 30 pounds or more and during emergency situations the need to carry a student.
• Standing/Walking required
• Vision, need to observe student’s physical condition.
• Requirement to pass background and sex offender registry check upon offer
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Access to residential facility is strictly limited to Keio employees only. Guests are not permitted inside Keio dormitories.

This job description provides a general summary of the responsibilities and assignments of the Boarding Assistant. It is not intended to be wholly definitive; in this respect, Boarding Assistant will be expected to undertake any other related tasks as may reasonably be requested by the School. The School reserves the right to change, modify and/or alter this job description in its sole discretion.

**APPLICATION:**

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Application for employment form.

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that a candidate is authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that the candidate is authorized to work, we are required to give the candidate written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue. Employers can only use E-Verify once the candidate has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9\.

Position:

Boarding Assistant in Boys’ Residence Hall

Position Overview:

Keio Academy of New York seeks to appoint one Boarding Assistant in Boys’ Residence Hall during August 24, 2026 to June 30, 2027\. The Boarding Assistant resides in a private apartment within a gender-separated dormitory that houses 50 students from grades 9 through 12 in each Residence Hall and provides supervision for all aspects of dormitory life. For the safety and security of our students, only Boarding Assistant employees may reside in the Residence Hall. Boarding Assistant works collaboratively with Head of House and generally works 4-6 days per week including alternating weekend shifts while school is in session, generally from around 3:15 pm to 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. regular weekdays. Works hours will vary for weekend, exams weeks and holiday shifts. During nighttime hours between 11:00 p.m. \~ 7:00 a.m., it will be on-call hours. Depending on the school’s needs, extra work hours may be required. Boarding Assistant will be asked to work in rotation during Spring Break to supervise students who remain at the dormitory.

LOCATION:

Keio Academy of New York, Purchase Campus

3 College Road, Purchase, NY 10577

EMPLOYMENT OF PERIOD

：

August 24, 2026 to June 30, 2027

**REQUIREMENT:**

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four-year College or University.
• Resident supervisor, camp counselor or teaching experience is a plus.
• CPR, First Aid is preferred. The school provides an opportunity to obtain certificates after employment.
• A driver’s license is strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS(*The insurance coverage will begin on the first day of the month following 30 days from the employment start day.)

:

Compensation: $28,300\.00 / per term

• High-quality low-employee-cost medical, dental and vision plans
• 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Annuity (pre-tax contribution)
• Medical FSA and Dependent care FSA
• Group Life/AD\&D/LTD/STD at no cost to employee
• Free three meals in cafeteria while school is in session
• Free residence during your employment
• Winter break (12/18/2026 – 1/3/2027) , Summer break (6/9/2027 \~)

**APPLICATION:**

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Application for employment form.

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that a candidate is authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that the candidate is authorized to work, we are required to give the candidate written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue. Employers can only use E-Verify once the candidate has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9\.