Lower School Psychologist

LREI (Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School) is seeking to hire a full-time Lower School Psychologist (4s-4th Grade) for the 2025-2026 school year, beginning August 26, 2025. 

Qualifications sought - successful LREI employees are lifelong learners who:

• can inspire students, have a joyful positive attitude about children, and become active members of the LREI community;

• are reflective about their practice and avail themselves of professional development and leadership opportunities;

• are guided by an ethic of care and see learning as connected to the development of the whole child;

• demonstrate a commitment to social justice and equity, cultural competence, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse people;

• possess excellent communication skills with students, parents, and the administration both formally and informally;

• are creative problem solvers and innovators who possess a growth-mindset.
   

Overview of the position / primary responsibilities include:

• providing individual counseling, group counseling, and short-term crisis management. 

• consulting with teachers and school leadership to support student mental health. 

• offering parent guidance both individually and through parent workshops. 

• connecting students with outside treatment providers and collaborating with those providers. 

• implementing curriculum focused on social-emotional learning, life skills, and mental health. 

• partnering with the Director of Mental Health, three School Counselors, a team of interns, and the School Nurses, to support all students at LREI. 

• participating in weekly support team meetings. 

• other duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal, Principal, and Director.
   

Successful candidates will:

• have experience working with children in a school setting.

• demonstrate an understanding of early childhood development. 

• possess a clinical psychology, school psychology, school counseling, or licensed mental health counseling credential.

• have strong interpersonal and clinical skills. 

• be committed to inclusive practices and open to furthering their knowledge and skill set around diversity and inclusion.

• seek a dynamic, team-based work environment defined by a commitment to innovation, iteration, creativity, and collaboration.

• possess a strong foundation in restorative practices.

• convey enthusiasm for life-long learning and intellectual inquiry.

• be open to feedback and improvement.
   

Overview of school: 

Founded in 1921 by Elisabeth Irwin (a contemporary and colleague of John Dewey, Caroline Pratt, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell), The Little Red School House has been at the vanguard of pedagogical innovation since its founding. LREI’s goal is to educate students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners and to pursue academic excellence and individual achievement, in a context of respect for others and service to the community. We believe that learning should be active and experiential, with the school providing abundant opportunities for students to excel. We accept students with a range of abilities and talents who can take full advantage of a rich and demanding academic program in which each student is both challenged and supported. We seek to create within the school a community built on understanding and respecting others. Thus, our student body traditionally reflects the racial and cultural diversity of our city, and our curriculum is built on interdisciplinary studies to promote understanding of many cultures. While individual achievement is encouraged and rewarded, our program underscores the value of shared goals, friendship, and cooperation in mastering difficult tasks. The progressive ideals that in 1921 gave life and inspiration to the school — academic excellence and creativity, active learning and innovative teaching, respect for the individual and responsibility to the community - continue to guide the school today. LREI is located in vibrant Greenwich Village and classes venture forth often to use the neighborhood and the city to provide rich learning experiences. 

Salary range: $80,000-$100,000 

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000