Career Center

LREI (Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School) is seeking to hire a Parental Leave Replacement School Counselor for the 2023-2024 school year, beginning August 28, 2023. The position will be full-time from August 28, 2023, through December 22, 2023, and part-time from January 8, 2024, through June 14, 2024. 

Qualifications Sought - Successful LREI employees are lifelong learners who:

• can inspire students, have a joyful positive attitude about children, and become active members of the LREI community;
• are reflective about their practice and avail themselves of professional development and leadership opportunities;
• are guided by an ethic of care and see learning as connected to the development of the whole child;
• demonstrate a commitment to social justice and equity, cultural competence, and the ability         to work collaboratively with diverse people;
• possess excellent communication skills with students, parents, and the administration both formally and informally;
• are creative problem solvers and innovators who possess a growth-mindset.

Overview of the position / Primary responsibilities include:

• providing individual counseling, group counseling, and short-term crisis management. 
• building and implementing a curriculum focused on social-emotional learning, life skills, and mental health and wellness. 
• consulting with teachers and school leadership in support of student mental health and well-being.   
• parent guidance and collaboration with outside treatment providers. 
• participating in the wellness teams that meet weekly. 
• partnering with two school psychologists, a school counselor, and a team of interns to care for all students. 

Successful Candidates will have:

• MA, MEd, or MS in School Counseling.

• Experience creating social emotional lessons and teaching classes. 

• An enthusiastic and strong work ethic, a team player, and self-starter.

• Strong interpersonal and clinical skills.

Salary Range: $45,000-$75,000

Overview of School

Founded in 1921 by Elisabeth Irwin (a contemporary and colleague of John Dewey, Caroline Pratt, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell), The Little Red School House has been at the vanguard of pedagogical innovation since its founding. LREI’s goal is to educate students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners and to pursue academic excellence and individual achievement, in a context of respect for others and service to the community. We believe that learning should be active and experiential, with the school providing abundant opportunities for students to excel. We accept students with a range of abilities and talents who can take full advantage of a rich and demanding academic program in which each student is both challenged and supported. We seek to create within the school a community built on understanding and respecting others. Thus, our student body traditionally reflects the racial and cultural diversity of our city, and our curriculum is built on interdisciplinary studies to promote understanding of many cultures. While individual achievement is encouraged and rewarded, our program underscores the value of shared goals, friendship, and cooperation in mastering difficult tasks. The progressive ideals that in 1921 gave life and inspiration to the school — academic excellence and creativity, active learning and innovative teaching, respect for the individual and responsibility to the community - continue to guide the school today. LREI is located in vibrant Greenwich Village and classes venture forth often to use the neighborhood and the city to provide rich learning experiences.

To apply for this position, refer a colleague to the position, and/or view other open positions at LREI, please visit us at  https://www.lrei.org/careers 

Qualifications Sought - Successful LREI employees are lifelong learners who:

• can inspire students, have a joyful positive attitude about children, and become active members of the LREI community;
• are reflective about their practice and avail themselves of professional development and leadership opportunities;
• are guided by an ethic of care and see learning as connected to the development of the whole child;
• demonstrate a commitment to social justice and equity, cultural competence, and the ability         to work collaboratively with diverse people;
• possess excellent communication skills with students, parents, and the administration both formally and informally;
• are creative problem solvers and innovators who possess a growth-mindset.

About LREI

A leader in progressive education since 1921, LREI teaches children to be independent thinkers who work together to solve complex problems. Students graduate from our diverse community as active participants in our democratic society, with the creativity, integrity, and courage to bring meaningful change to the world.

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