School Counselor (Part Time)

Location: Princeton, New Jersey – French American School of Princeton (Pre-K through 8th Grade independent school)
Schedule: Part-time — 24 hours/week
Starting date: September 1, 2026
Contract: September to June (paid over 12 months)

About the role

The French American School of Princeton is seeking a compassionate, part-time School Counselor to support the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our Pre-K through 8th-grade students.

Responsibilities

• Provide drop-in counseling services to students as needed.
• Act as a liaison with external mental health providers and coordinate care when necessary.
• Offer crisis intervention and support for students experiencing urgent emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Implement and support in-class Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs to foster students’ emotional growth and well-being.
• Lead or assist with in-class bullying prevention initiatives to promote a safe and inclusive school environment.
• Conduct parent education workshops to strengthen the school-home partnership and provide guidance on supporting student well-being.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with PK-8 school-aged children preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• French proficiency is not required.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: matching program (1-year eligibility requirement)

Pay

$38,000/year