Status: Full Time, Academic Year, Exempt

Reports to: Director of Counseling & Wellness

The Ethel Walker School announces a search for a full-time Counselor & Wellness Educator to begin in August of 2022. The successful candidate will be eager to both provide guidance and support to a girls+ community and to learning; they will be student centered and wellness focused. Candidates must be aware of current trends and willing to be proactive in the education of the community. Experience running workshops and teaching while creating a culturally responsive environment are critical in this position.

A current CT license in Counseling or a related field (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) is required.

Responsibilities:

The presence of a second counselor would provide benefits to both students and adults.  The counselor will be working within the entire school community with a strong focus given to Middle School student needs.  The Counselor will also form strong relationships with both students and teachers which will allow for collaboration when creating academic and/or social-emotional plans for students.

• Individual counseling
• Group counseling around relevant topics such as:
  • Peer mediation
  • Developing social skills
  • Forming healthy relationships
  • Building empathy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Identity based support
• Academic Coaching and Executive Function Support
• Social Emotional Learning and support

Teaching Requirements

Partnering with the Director of Counseling & Wellness to build and implement a Wellness curriculum.

• MS Seminar
• Community Workshop

Community Requirements

• On call evenings and weekends with the Director
• Attend required community events including but not limited to evening banquets, concerts and community dinners
• Obtain a Public Passenger Endorsement for your driver's license to drive students if necessary for off campus mental health appointments
• Exhibit a high degree of flexibility and adaptability
• Participate in personal and professional development
• Carry out other duties as assigned

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The Ethel Walker School is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, contact list of three (3) professional references in one (1) document careers@my.ethelwalker.org.

For information on The Ethel Walker School please visit our website at www.ethelwalker.org