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Part Time, Benefits Eligible

Months Worked Per School Year: 10
Start Date: August 2023

Paideia is a preK-12 college preparatory school of over 1000 students in the Emory University area of Atlanta; the elementary school enrolls 350 students grades K-6. The elementary program includes twelve full-day, self-contained classrooms. There are two teachers in each class of twenty-six to twenty-eight children. Teachers work together as lead teacher and assistant or as two co-lead teachers.  

Curriculum for the classroom is built around a central subject and is self contained. The self-contained classroom—one in which children spend most of their academic time in one room rather than moving about the school for different disciplines— puts children, rather than discrete subjects, at the center of focus. Students are able to develop a strong bond with their teachers and classmates which provides for a secure and nurturing classroom climate.

Most of our classrooms are multi-age, meaning that the age range of the children spans one and a half to two years, or the equivalent of two grades. This arrangement allows for both academic and social flexibility.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

This position is a mental health counselor for students aged 9-12. In collaboration with the elementary principal, assistant principal, learning specialists and current counselor, the person would be responsible for:

• Talking with  teachers and families about how to best support elementary students, 
• Communicating with outside professionals about supporting students,
• Communicating and meeting with teachers about individual students,
• Facilitating small discussion  groups with students,
• Supporting our social-emotional learning  curriculum,
• Planning  and hosting mental health meetings for parents

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work collaboratively 
• Knowledge of best practices for supporting mental health in 9-12-year-olds
• Prefer someone who is seeing pre-teens and adolescents in a current private practice
• Support students in small groups 
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services
• Licensed psychologist or professional counselor with at least 3-5 years of experience required 

Minimum Qualifications:
At least 3-5 years of experience working with upper elementary aged students on social and emotional health. School experience is preferred. BA required, MA in counseling or school counseling is preferred. Licensure in counseling or related field required. 

Application Notes:
As a condition of employment, all employees hired after August 19, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and able to provide proof of such vaccination.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references via our online application.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.  Paideia School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, our focus on both social and emotional learning with rigorous academic offerings and opportunities for extra curricular learning, please visit our website at www.paideiaschool.org. 

About The Paideia School

Paideia is a K-12 college preparatory school of 999 students in the Emory University area of Atlanta; the elementary school enrolls 333 students. The elementary program includes twelve full-day, self-contained classrooms grades K-6. There are two teachers in each class of twenty-six to twenty-eight children. Teachers work together as lead teacher and assistant or as two co-lead teachers. Other than classes with specialists including art, music, physical education, and library, children remain with their own teachers throughout the day. We believe the constellation of relative strengths and weaknesses among any group of students can differ widely; teachers decide when and how to offer extra help, when and where to augment a task to provide extra challenge, and when and why to take a step back to allow a child to process information. Social development is an integral part of a child’s maturation. Teachers help children learn how to work together cooperatively and effectively.

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