School Counselor, Upper School

Posted Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM

School Counselor, Upper School (9-12), Temporary

Brearley’s counseling and wellness department is seeking a full-time school counselor to work primarily with our upper school students (9-12). The position reports directly to the Interim Director of Counseling and Wellness and Head of Upper School Student Life. This is a full time leave replacement position that will begin immediately and continue for the duration of the approved leave.

The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of adolescent academic, social and emotional development at each grade level.

• Promote Positive Behavior and Mental Health
• Offer short-term individual counseling to students
• Lead short-term group counseling for students
• Connect with parents, therapists and other outside providers
• Collaborate with faculty/staff to implement programs and curricula regarding social, emotional, and mental health programs
• Participate in parent coffees/meetings/trainings as necessary
• Provide culturally responsive services to students and families from diverse backgrounds
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance cultural competence as appropriate
• Create and Maintain a Safe, Positive School Climate
• Support social and emotional learning
• Provide crisis prevention and intervention services
• Serve as the point person for upper school mental health concerns
• Participate in other tasks as needed

• A Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work
• 3-5 years minimum of relevant experience
• Solution-focused, problem-solving counseling techniques
• Highly effective crisis management skills
• Capacity to team-build
• Capacity to lead and inspire others
• Willingness to develop curriculum on mental, social, and emotional wellness topics
• Ability to effectively present information to all constituencies of the school

Founded in 1884, Brearley's mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose: A passionate exchange of ideas within the School's walls that prepares girls of adventurous intellect and diverse backgrounds to put their knowledge and habits of mind to meaningful use in the wider world.

A center of intellectual exuberance, the School offers an extraordinary program to girls from across and beyond New York City, attracting and developing a dynamic and committed faculty, who, along with a talented staff, instill in Brearley students a love of learning, an ability to think critically and creatively, a deep curiosity about the world and a pioneering spirit. We believe that a Brearley education is not for oneself alone.

Every member of our community plays a vital role in shaping the School today and for the future, cultivating the joy of lifelong learning and lasting friendships, the confidence to pursue one’s ambitions and a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and antiracist/antibias school community, and we expect faculty, staff, students, parents and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions.

Brearley recently announced a “Free Tuition” program for families with incomes of $100,000 or less and without significant assets. Learn more by visiting our website.

The salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $105,000, depending on experience.

Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre-tax transit benefits; long-term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution; a sabbatical program; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development;

and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good. Faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates.

The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally-protected classification.