Licensed School Counselor - part-time

American Montessori Society Inc; Lexington, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Lexington Montessori School is seeking a part-time School Counselor (20-25 hours/week) for the 2026-27 school year.

The Counselor works with teachers and families to support students by applying expertise in child development and mental health, with emphasis on social-emotional learning and Montessori philosophy, and provides resources and professional development to staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed LMHC or LCSW required.
• Montessori experience preferred.
• Ability to work with teachers and families to support student development.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers and families to support students' development.
• Provide professional development resources for staff.
• Bring expertise in child development and mental health to the school community.

Skills

Mental health support

Collaboration with teachers

Family engagement

Education

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job description

Lexington Montessori School is seeking a part-time (20-25 hours per week) Counselor for the 2026-27 school year. The School Counselor at Lexington Montessori School works with teachers and families to support students by bringing expertise and experience in child development and mental health to them. Because of our strong social-emotional learning and a rich anti-bias curriculum from toddler through middle school, the School Counselor’s priority is to work with teachers as they work with students. The School Counselor strengthens teachers’ efforts and provides resources and professional development.

Posted salary is for the full school year; actual salary will be prorated based upon start date.

Candidates should be a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Experience with Montessori curriculum, philosophy, or pedagogy is preferred. LMS features a collegial faculty committed to both diversity and the Montessori approach to education.

All employees of Lexington Montessori School are required to verify employment eligibility and successfully complete CORI, SORI, and fingerprint-based background checks as a condition of employment.