Lower School Counselor
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart
Location
Princeton, New Jersey
Quick overview
The counselor will provide psychological support and social-emotional guidance to students from Early School through 6th grade. Additionally, they are responsible for teaching 5th and 6th-grade classes and collaborating with faculty and families to meet student needs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must demonstrate cross-cultural teaching and leadership skills with a commitment to inclusive practices. The role requires the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations and provide professional counseling services within a school setting.
Job description
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
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