Downtown College Prep
Counselor/Social Worker
Downtown College Prep, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
About the Employer
Downtown College Prep (DCP) prepares first-generation students for college success and beyond. DCP was the first charter school in Silicon Valley and currently operates one high school and two middle schools in San Jose, CA. DCP currently serves students in grades 5-12.
Downtown College Prep was founded with the belief that all students, regardless of background and prior academic achievement, can and should be prepared for college success. Our vision is to ensure that more first-generation students have the vision, confidence, and academic skills to succeed in college and beyond, realizing their fullest potential and harnessing their power to become leaders in their field and community.
Do you have a passion for social justice through educational attainment?
Consider DCP's Operating Principles and join our team:
STUDENTS FIRST - We believe in every student's capacity to succeed and stay focused by asking "What's best for kids?"PASSION - We take steps to see this work as more than a job by pushing ourselves to learn and improve.TRUST - We take risks to be vulnerable, authentic and empathetic while assuming best intentions.SERVICE - We support one another, maintain perspective through challenges and seek ways to be helpful.OPTIMISM - We show gratitude by celebrating the small and big wins, and maintaining a vision of success.HUMILITY - We choose to be self-aware and reflective so that all perspectives are valued without judgment.
Job Summary
DCP is seeking a school-based, social-emotional counselor/social worker with an interest inworking with middle and/or high school youth. This position is full time-40 hours per week, 11 months (school year) with occasional evenings (3-5 per year).
Requirements / Qualifications
Certificate CopyLetter of IntroductionResume
Downtown College Prep (DCP) prepares first-generation students for college success and beyond. DCP was the first charter school in Silicon Valley and currently operates one high school and two middle schools in San Jose, CA. DCP currently serves students in grades 5-12.
Downtown College Prep was founded with the belief that all students, regardless of background and prior academic achievement, can and should be prepared for college success. Our vision is to ensure that more first-generation students have the vision, confidence, and academic skills to succeed in college and beyond, realizing their fullest potential and harnessing their power to become leaders in their field and community.
Do you have a passion for social justice through educational attainment?
Consider DCP's Operating Principles and join our team:
STUDENTS FIRST - We believe in every student's capacity to succeed and stay focused by asking "What's best for kids?"PASSION - We take steps to see this work as more than a job by pushing ourselves to learn and improve.TRUST - We take risks to be vulnerable, authentic and empathetic while assuming best intentions.SERVICE - We support one another, maintain perspective through challenges and seek ways to be helpful.OPTIMISM - We show gratitude by celebrating the small and big wins, and maintaining a vision of success.HUMILITY - We choose to be self-aware and reflective so that all perspectives are valued without judgment.
Job Summary
DCP is seeking a school-based, social-emotional counselor/social worker with an interest inworking with middle and/or high school youth. This position is full time-40 hours per week, 11 months (school year) with occasional evenings (3-5 per year).
Requirements / Qualifications
Certificate CopyLetter of IntroductionResume