Montclair, New Jersey
Posted: 14-Jan-26
Location: Princeton, New Jersey
Type: Part Time
Salary: $37,000
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Position Title: School Counselor (Part-Time)
Location: French American School of Princeton (Pre-K through 8th Grade independent school in Princeton, NJ)
Schedule: Part-time — 24 hours/week
Supervisor: Head of School
Salary: $37,000/year
Benefits: 401(k) matching program
Starting Date: February 1, 2026 or mutually agreed-upon date
Contract: September to June (paid over 12 months)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Counselor to join our team and support the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our students. The counselor will work closely with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to foster a positive and supportive school environment.
Primary 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following materials:
- A cover letter describing why you are interested in working at FASP and how your talents and experience are a fit for this position.
- A current résumé.
Please send your materials electronically in one email and as separate PDF documents to: HR@ecoleprinceton.org. Do not apply through the NAIS website; we are not monitoring applications through this page.
No phone calls, please.
About French American School of Princeton
Founded in 2000, the French American School of Princeton is an independent, non-profit, coeducational day school serving 173 students in grades PK–8. FASP’s bilingual and multicultural program blends French and American teaching methods to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. With students representing more than 30 countries and speaking 20 languages, FASP prepares graduates to be fluent in French and English, to think independently, and to thrive anywhere in the world.