Lower School Counselor
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Job Location:
Princeton, NJ - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 36000 - 42000
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton New Jersey an independent Catholic all-girls PS-12 Sacred Heart School is searching for a Lower School Counselor to serve three days a week. The job entails supporting our Early School - 6th grade students and aiding in their psychological care and development as well as teach the 5th and 6th grade Counselor serves as a resource to faculty administration and families and guides the school in making decisions about the social-emotional health and well-being of the student body. An equal opportunity employer Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart seeks candidates who will demonstrate cross-cultural teaching and leadership skills and a dedication to working in a diverse community.
The school seeks candidates who can:
Communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Create an inclusive classroom/work environment.
Use multicultural teaching/leadership methods materials and resources that reflect multiple perspectives.
Engage in professional development opportunities to further develop inclusive teaching and leadership practices.
Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver the school counseling curriculum through appropriate courses within the ES LS and MS (grades 5-6) divisions
Assist and support students in the areas of emotional and social development
Collaborate with faculty staff and parents to better understand and meet the needs of all students
Provide individual and small group counseling in response to identified needs
Make appropriate referrals of students and parents to outside agencies and specialists when necessary
Be visible in school by participating in a variety of activities that allows for the development of trust and relationships with students
Educate and support parents in their raising of self-aware and confident young women by hosting parent education events and communicating articles and critical information
Work in partnership with other members of the Counseling Department Cor Cordis team Office of Mission & Ministry and other student support staff
The successful candidate will have experience supporting girls mental health and wellness in a school setting. Experience working in an all-girls school or experience in independent schools a successful candidate will have an appropriate advanced mental health degree and licensure. This position is three days a week and reports to the Head of Mission & Ministry. Interested candidates should submit a formal application on and include a current resume and cover letter.
The salary range for this part-time position is $36000 to $42000 per year.
About Company
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, New Jersey, an independent, Catholic all-girls PS-12 Sacred Heart School with a mission to educate the whole child and inspire young women to lead lives of exceptional leadership and service, is s
