Lower School Psychologist - Leave Replacement

The Hewitt School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hewitt School is seeking a Lower School Psychologist for a leave replacement from August to December 2025. The role involves supporting mental health for K-4 students, collaborating with faculty, and providing guidance to families. A commitment to anti-bias education and social justice is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with K-4 students for mental health support.
• Provide 1:1 or small group social-emotional guidance.
• Facilitate crisis response work with students and families.

Skills

Anti-bias Education

Social Justice

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Education

NYS Licensed Clinical Psychologist

LMSW or LCSW

Job description

Lower School Psychologist - Leave Replacement

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Job Title: Lower School Psychologist - Leave Replacement

Department: Lower School Student Support

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Hewitt School - New York, NY

About Hewitt

Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Position Summary

The Hewitt School is seeking a psychologist, school counselor, or licensed clinical social worker as a leave replacement from August 2025 to December 2025.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with students in grades K-4 to ensure mental health and well-being for all children in the lower school
• Observe students in classes and during less structured times in consultation with teachers and offer specific strategies to support classroom behavior and well-being
• Provide professional guidance to faculty to best support the social-emotional learning of students
• Provide 1:1 support or support in small groups for social or emotional guidance
• Partner with learning support team to review neuropsychological evaluations and design support plans
• Facilitate crisis response work with students and their families as well as with faculty and wider school community
• Make referrals to outside professionals for students needing therapy or other forms of support or assessment
• Support teachers and division head in cases of discipline and response
• Lead wellness and social-emotional learning classes for students in collaboration with teaching teams
• Facilitate lower school Tapestry Circle, an affinity space for students from varied family structures
• Collaborate with the health office, learning specialists, and division head to ensure student health, wellness, and safety
• Liaise with outside providers to provide a continuity of care to students and families
• Design and lead parent education on mental health
• Participate in meetings with K-12 counseling team to ensure consistent and mission-aligned practice in support of Hewitt students, families, and faculty
  
  
  

Qualifications Required

• NYS licensed or license-eligible clinical or school psychologist or social worker (LMSW or LCSW)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a school setting
  
  
  

Qualifications Desired

• Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
• Inquiry-based pedagogy
• Culturally responsive approach to teaching
• Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
• Commitment to student life
• Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
• Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration
  
  
  

SALARY RANGE

Starting Salary Range: $80,000 to $110,000 {prorated for duration of term}; (salary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)

TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work via our applicant tracking portal. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the School not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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