Part Time Guidance Counselor

The Catholic Diocese of Trenton; Red Bank (NJ); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 36 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible schedule

Résumé du poste

Saint James Elementary School in Red Bank, NJ is seeking a compassionate K–8 School Counselor. The part-time position offers flexible two-day-per-week scheduling and involves counseling, collaboration with families and staff, and promoting a faith-based, safe learning environment.

The counselor will support students' academic, social-emotional, and spiritual development, aligned with Catholic teachings. Qualified applicants will have relevant school counseling experience and required background

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Background check and Virtus training required.

Responsabilités

• Provide individual and group counseling to students in K–8.
• Support students' academic and social-emotional development.
• Promote a safe, inclusive school culture aligned with Catholic teachings.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on programs addressing bullying prevention and character education.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals when needed.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

School counseling experience

Formation

Master's degree in School Counseling

Outils

Virtus Trained

Description du poste

Saint James Elementary School is a faith-based learning community in Red Bank, NJ, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Kâ8 School Counselor to support the academic, social-emotional, and spiritual development of our students. We are located in Red Bank, New Jersey

Position Summary

As a valued member of our school community, the School Counselor will provide comprehensive counseling services that support the academic, social-emotional, and spiritual development of our students. The counselor will work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and administration to foster a safe, caring, and faith-filled learning environment rooted in Catholic values. This is a part-time position (two days per week). The work schedule is flexible, and the selected candidate may choose which two weekdays to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students in grades Kâ8.
• Support students' academic and emotional development through regular check-ins and classroom lessons.
• Promote a safe and inclusive school culture aligned with Catholic teachings.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement programs addressing bullying prevention, conflict resolution, and character education.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting, preferably in grades Kâ8.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Required criminal history background check, Fingerprinted, Virtus Trained

Salary: Based on experience