LREI (Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School) is seeking to hire a Middle School Counselor for the 2022-2023 school year, beginning January 1, 2023.

Qualifications sought - successful LREI employees are lifelong learners who:

• Can inspire students, have a joyful attitude about children, and become active members of the LREI community;

• Demonstrate a commitment to social justice and equity, cultural competence, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse people;

• Are guided by an ethic of care and see learning as connected to the development of the whole child;

• Possess excellent communication skills with students, parents, and the administration both formally and informally;

• Are reflective about their practice and avail themselves of professional development and leadership opportunities;

• Are creative problem solvers and innovators who possess a growth-mindset.

Overview of the position/primary responsibilities include:

• Build positive, supportive relationships with students, faculty, and parents. 

• Provide individual and small group counseling services to meet the needs of all students.

• Collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, and outside providers. 

• Participate in all grade level team meetings and wellness support team meetings.

• Partner with the school psychologist to ensure student safety and success.

• Possess a strong knowledge and ability to implement social emotional lessons to students.

• Lead discussions with parents and faculty about adolescent development.

• Maintain student records and ensure confidentiality. 

Education and experience: 

• NYS School Counseling Certification. 

• Experience working with adolescents in a school setting.

• Expertise in prevention, intervention, and crisis counseling. 

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and team-oriented.

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.