Preschool Social Worker - Part-Time (Thursdays)

The Stepping Stones Group; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development and training

Continuing education resources and CEU

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a part-time School-Based Social Worker to support preschool students one day per week. The role is onsite in New Jersey, with a 3-hour Thursday schedule, through the end of the 2026-27 school year. Start date is immediate.

You will work with teachers, school teams, and families to support social, emotional, and developmental needs, and candidates with PIRS training are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey social work license.
• New Jersey Department of Education school social worker certification.
• Formal PIRS training.
• Experience in school-based settings.
• Availability on Thursdays (9:00 AM–12:00 PM).
• Ability to obtain state clearances and background checks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide school social work services to preschool students, individually and in groups.
• Support social, emotional, and developmental growth.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support student success.
• Respond to student concerns and coordinate safety steps.
• Connect families with community resources.
• Maintain confidential documentation per FERPA and reporting requirements.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comunicação

Education

Active New Jersey social work license

New Jersey Department of Education school social worker certification

Formal PIRS training

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a part-time School-Based Social Worker to support preschool students one day per week. The role is onsite in New Jersey, with a 3-hour Thursday schedule, through the end of the 2026-27 school year. Start date is immediate.

You will work with teachers, school teams, and families to support social, emotional, and developmental needs, and candidates with PIRS training are encouraged to apply.