Preschool and Primary School Counselor
Holy Trinity•Bowie, MD
About The Position
Join a team dedicated to every student’s success. As the Preschool and Primary School Counselor, you will play a vital role in supporting the social-emotional well-being of our students. Working closely with classroom teachers, you will help develop programming supporting student growth and parent education, meet with students in small groups, and foster a safe, nurturing environment where every child feels encouraged to learn and thrive. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in counseling or social work
- At least 4 years of experience as a counselor or social worker working with children and teens with a wide range of abilities
- Maryland licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Counselor, Social Worker, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Experience and willingness to work collaboratively with administrators, faculty members, and parents
- Ability to interpret psychological assessments and educational assessments
- Experience facilitating developmentally appropriate counseling groups with school age children
- Evidence of knowledge about learning differences and neurodivergent conditions
- Commitment to equity and inclusion and have experience working with a diverse student population
- Genuine enthusiasm, personal warmth, and high energy level
- Embrace the mission and values of Holy Trinity and the Episcopal Church
- Proven ability to work effectively with others in a multi-cultural environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an independent school setting
- Previous relevant experience in an educational setting
Responsibilities
- Provide short-term, evidence-based individual counseling to students as needed.
- Create and facilitate developmentally appropriate groups
- Serve as a resource and consultant on mental health for the school community.
- Collaborate with families and school administrators to develop plans of support for students in need and connect to community resources.
- Participate effectively in meetings and conferences.
- Cultivate a positive relationship with parents and community providers.
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver relevant training opportunities to students, parents, and staff.
- Participates in team meetings to support students with documented learning plans.
- Respond to and support students in crisis situations
