Lower School Counselor (B-3), Leave (Aug 2026-Jan 2027)
Dates: August 2026 to January 2027; Temporary Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Student Support Services and Lower School Director
Summary Description:
BB&N is seeking a temporary full-time Lower School Counselor to serve the Lower School Community during a leave of absence from August 2026 to January 2027. Responsibilities include coordinating and providing clinical and counseling support services for the students in grades Beginner through 3. The Counselor works closely with faculty, parents, and administrators to create a network of student support.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with campus stakeholders, including, but not limited to Campus Director, Nurse, and Learning Support Specialist, regarding student care.
- Create and host student groups and parent education coffees on relevant topics as needed.
- Attend faculty meetings, key parent nights/community events as determined by the Director of Student Services and Campus Director.
- Work in partnership with SST to create strategies for supporting students’ individual needs. Create systems for follow-up.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:
The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience in counseling, with a strong preference for experience in a school environment. An advanced degree and MA state licensure is required either in Counseling, Social Work, or School Psychology.
In addition, the Counselor will demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
- Joy working with elementary-aged students, and an understanding of child development for this age group.
- Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
- Knowledge and commitment around diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and the impact it has on the school/classroom climate and curriculum.
- A desire to continue seeking professional development and exhibit high standards of professional conduct.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues inside and outside of the curriculum.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and families.
- Ability to support social-emotional learning goals.
- Ability to receive feedback.
Salary: $69,500.00 - $115,754.00 (prorated for leave period)
BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits, employing equitable and consistent compensation practices. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands (0-30 years).
Compensation for eligible full-time and part-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance, and more.
To Apply:
Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List. Successful candidates submit complete applications, inclusive of all requested materials, and respond to all posting questions completely and thoughtfully.
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.