Elementary School Counselor

Thrive Education Partners • Miami, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Education Partners is seeking an experienced School Counselor for a full-time, on-campus position at a growing independent school in Miami, Florida. The counselor will support students' social-emotional development, well-being, and success at school, working closely with students, families, teachers, and school leadership. The ideal candidate is a proactive, collaborative, and emotionally grounded counselor who can build trust with students while partnering thoughtfully with the teachers, families, and leaders who support them. This person should be comfortable working across the full range of student needs, from everyday interpersonal concerns to difficult situations that require calm judgment. This is a full-time position, and the counselor is a member of the faculty rather than an outside service. The role contributes both to individual student support and to the broader culture of the school, helping create an environment where students feel known, supported, and confident, and where teachers and families feel equipped to address student needs.

Requirements

• Degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Education, or a related field
• Appropriate school counseling certification or licensure
• Experience working with school-age students
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Must reside within commuting distance of Miami or be willing to relocate prior to employment
• Current background check and all required employment screenings
• Verifiable references from prior school or counseling roles, including at least one direct supervisor or administrator
• Strong professionalism, discretion, and adaptability within a school community
• Comfort maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with professional and school standards

Nice To Haves

• Previous school counseling experience
• Experience with individual and small-group counseling
• Experience delivering SEL or classroom guidance lessons
• Experience supporting students with behavioral or emotional needs
• Independent or private school experience
• Experience developing or supporting school wide SEL or wellness programming

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with students and provide individual counseling and support as appropriate.
• Facilitate small groups, classroom guidance, and SEL lessons.
• Support students with social-emotional, interpersonal, behavioral, and school-related concerns.
• Help students develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, problem-solving skills, and healthy relationships.
• Partner with teachers and school leadership to identify student needs and develop support strategies.
• Communicate thoughtfully with families about student social-emotional needs and the support in place.
• Support students and the school community during challenging situations and crisis response, as appropriate to the role.
• Contribute to school wide initiatives in SEL, student wellness, character development, and school culture.
• Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and collaborative conversations about student support.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available for an exceptional candidate
• Dedicated Thrive support throughout the recruitment, interview, and placement process
• An initial conversation with Thrive to understand your experience, philosophy, and goals before any introduction to the school
• Detailed information about the school and its educational philosophy as you move through the interview process
• Access to Thrive's broader network of educators, specialists, and educational resources
• Ongoing partnership to support a strong, sustainable educator-school relationship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level