Lower School Counselor, specializing in Social Emotional Learning

Essential Duties

• Support and thoughtfully monitor social-emotional and behavioral programs for Early Childhood–Grade 4 students
• Collaborate closely with teachers, partnering to strengthen classroom practices that support emotional regulation, executive functioning, and positive behavior
• Provide targeted small-group and individual interventions, using observation and data to guide planning and track growth
• Work directly with students to build emotional intelligence, problem-solving skills, resilience and self-regulation
• Serve as an engaged member of the Lower School Student Support Team, working alongside learning specialists and administrators to ensure consistency and alignment
• Communicate and collaborate with families in a supportive, partnership-oriented way, bridging connections with additional resources, while maintaining accurate and confidential documentation
• Other duties as required and assigned

• Master’s degree required; preferred in counseling, psychology, social work, education, or a related field
• Deep knowledge of child development and child psychology
• Experience supporting PreK–Grade 4 students in a school-based or clinical setting
• Knowledge of MTSS, SEL frameworks, and developmentally appropriate behavioral interventions
• Familiarity with positive behavior supports, trauma-informed practices, and restorative approaches
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work flexibly in a dynamic school environment
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ candidates or candidates from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools.

We are committed to an inclusive school experience for all those who come to work at Brookwood.

Please email Olivia Shouvlin, Assistant to Division Heads at oshouvlin and have these items ready to upload:

• Your PDF resume / Your CV
• Your cover letter / statement of educational philosophy

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Thank you so much for your time and interest - we're very much looking forward to hearing from you!