Kent Place School is seeking an experienced, child-centered Primary School Psychologist to join our vibrant learning community. This full-time position serves students in Junior Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5, playing a vital role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and developmentally responsive school experience for all learners.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Expertise in child development, social-emotional learning, and behavioral interventions;
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with children, families, teachers, and administrators;
• An ability to design and deliver instruction that builds student wellbeing, interpersonal skills, and positive behavioral habits using research-supported practices;
• Enthusiasm for working with young learners and a demonstrated ability to build supportive relationships that inspire students to take risks and grow as learners;
• A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to a professional learning community within and beyond the Primary School.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply.

Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to creating a community grounded in belonging, respect, and inclusion, as described in our Belonging Statement.

Requirements: Doctorate degree in School Psychology or Child Clinical Psychology; demonstrated cultural competency; proficiency in Google Suite expected; proficiency with learning management systems and Magnus a plus

About Kent Place School

Kent Place School is an all-girls independent non-sectarian K-12 day school, with a coeducational preschool, in Summit, New Jersey.

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