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 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 three days a week and reports to the Head of Mission & Ministry. Interested candidates should submit a formal application on www.stuartschool.org/employment and include a current resume and cover letter.

The salary range for this part-time position is $36,000 to $42,000 per year.