Horizons @ Rowland Hall - Social Emotional Counselor (Summer 2026)

Job DetailsJob Location: McCarthey - Lower School - Salt Lake CIty, UT 84108Horizons @ Rowland Hall - Social Emotional Counselor (Summer 2026)

School Overview

Founded in 1867, Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all. 

Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference. 

Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community. 

Position Summary

Horizons at Rowland Hall is a summer camp initiative designed to support public school students in Title I schools in mitigating their summer learning loss. The social-emotional counselor within the Horizons at Rowland Hall program will work directly with students and teaching staff to support the social and emotional needs of students during the 6-week summer camp, running from June 8 - July 17, 2026. The counselor will be the primary point person for any social-emotional needs that arise for students and will offer both group and individual consultations as needed. The counselor will work closely with the lead teacher, teaching assistant, and intern in each classroom to ensure that the environment meets the needs of all learners. 

Primary Job Responsibilities

Help provide a safe, welcoming, inclusive classroom and program environment for a rising 2nd-grade student cohort
Design and implement social emotional curriculum that is developmentally appropriate to help students proactively build social skills 
Support emotional dysregulation and behavioral needs of about 10-12 students in each classroom, ensuring conditions are optimal for learning
Accompany students on scheduled field trips
Coordinate with lead teachers, teaching assistants, and interns to support student’s social emotional needs on an ongoing basis
Work closely with the Program Coordinator to identify any needs or challenges students are experiencing as well as strategies to offer support 

Skills and Requirements

Background in child development, including appropriate licensure in social service work
Ability to work in a flexible and fast-paced environment
Sense of humor and approachability
Enthusiasm for working with young children of all levels and backgrounds
A commitment to equity and inclusion and demonstrated competence in culturally responsive counseling and pedagogical practices
Some experience working in a summer camp environment is preferred but not required
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work through emergencies 
Bachelor's degree required 
Fluency in Spanish preferred 

The requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

lift up to 10 lbs of supply boxes 
Move easily around classrooms and campus as well as off-site locations for field trips 
to communicate appropriately and effectively with constituents, including students, families, and colleagues
to contribute in an organized and productive manner as a team member 

Additional Information

This is a part-time, seasonal, non-exempt position, reporting to the Director of Equity and Inclusion and the Director of Community Engagement and Impact and under the direct supervision of the Horizons Program Coordinator. The start date is June 8, 2026, and the position will conclude on July 17, 2026. There will be a mandatory staff retreat and training on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Compensation will be offered in the form of a stipend of $5,000 for this position. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity