Kent Place School is seeking a school counselor for students in grades 6-12 to fill a part-time position (approximately 3 days per week) for the remainder of the 2021-22 academic year (January 2022 start date). Primary responsibilities will include providing supportive counseling, assessment and crisis intervention, making referrals, and providing consultation with parents, faculty and outside mental health providers. Essential elements of this role will be to address the socio-emotional and behavioral needs of students. This counselor will join the MS/US counseling team. Candidates should be collaborative, expecting to work with all constituencies, including deans, learning support coordinator, nurse and faculty to address psychosocial, behavioral and co-morbid medical and learning issues. Experience with elementary school-age children is a plus.

Requirements: Candidates should have experience working with adolescent girls and families and navigating systems, a strong clinical foundation, assessment and advocacy skills, and crisis intervention background. Graduate-level Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling or another related field, Active NJLCSW or LSW, and/or State of NJ Certificate as School Social Worker are required. 

Kent Place School seeks an experienced high school English teacher to fill a part-time (two 11th grade classes/60% position) maternity leave position from mid-March - June 2022. Candidates should have pedagogical expertise, enthusiasm for teaching American Literature and writing, a willingness to offer student support in the writing center, and attend some after-school meetings. 

Kent Place School  has several athletic coaching opportunities available. Please click here for a full list of open positions. All coaches must complete required NFHS Coaching paperwork prior to the start of their season. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Bobbi Moran, Director of Athletics, at moranr@kentplace.org. Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent, a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Diversity Statement.

  

Kent Place School seeks an Education Technology Integrator and Support Specialist. This position is a member of the technology team and will provide technical assistance for students in grades Junior PreK-12 and coach teachers on best practice in pedagogy when utilizing educational technology in the classroom. Responsibilities will include leading end-user training for students, faculty, and staff; creating and maintaining instructional content; developing and implementing a K-12 EdTech Skills scope and sequence, teaching technical skills in collaboration with classroom teachers, and assisting in the technical support of software and school equipment. BA required, preferably in Educational Technology or related field; minimum 3 years of relevant experience, prior K-12 school experience preferred. Must be proficient with Windows and Apple products, Blackbaud LMS, G Suite, and open to learning new systems. Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with children and adult learners are essential. Please send a cover letter and resume to employment@kentplace.org with “Technology” in the subject line. Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent, a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Diversity statement.

Kent Place School seeks a full-time, 12-month, maintenance technician to support general campus maintenance and upkeep. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, repairs, grounds maintenance, event setup and break down and other duties. A minimum three years of general maintenance experience required. Send cover letter and resume to employment@kentplace.org with “Maintenance” in the subject line. Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent, a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Diversity statement.