Lower School Counselor

Lower School Counselor

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 part-time Lower School Counselor. 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 class. The 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 plus. The successful candidate will have an appropriate advanced mental health degree and licensure. This position is part-time 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 $36,000 to $42,000 per year.