The Emerson Waldorf School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is seeking part-time, hourly Substitute Teachers in the Early Childhood, Grade School, or High School. We prefer applicants with a college degree and teaching experience. We also prefer that our applicants have an understanding of child development and an ability to create a positive learning environment.

Pay: $25/hr

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The Emerson Waldorf School's PART-TIME School Counselor implements an Early Childhood–8th grade school counseling program that supports personal/social development for all students by building trusting relationships, providing short-term social/emotional support and counseling referrals, and facilitating crisis intervention when necessary.  

The school counselor will also:

• Respond to and manage acute situations that require intervention 

• Provide assessment and check-ins as needed, as well as recommendations for next steps in consultation with families

• Demonstrate knowledge of short-term counseling and consultation processes and techniques for supporting students and collaborating with parents/guardians and teachers 

• Assist parents/guardians and teachers in understanding and responding to social/emotional needs of students 

• Present instructional/informational programs to groups of students, parents/guardians, and teachers, including regular social-emotional learning lessons for middle school students

• Assist with the coordination of educational support in early childhood through grades school 

• Follow the laws, policies, and procedures that govern school programs 

• Adhere to the ethical standards of the counseling profession 

• Take part in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills 

• Serve as an ad hoc member of school bridge committees to ensure successful transitions for students with behavioral plans, SSPs, and/or other accommodations. 

• Participate in child studies where appropriate and possible 

• Review student applications, in coordination with the enrollment department, to determine EWS’s ability to meet applicants’ academic and social needs  

• Comply with EWS’s policies and procedures as outlined in the EWS Family Handbook and the EWS Employee Handbook. 

Qualification: Minimum of a Master’s degree in a counseling program or equivalent; current North Carolina counseling license or equivalent

Preference: Previous counseling experience with early childhood, elementary, and/or middle school-aged students

The school counselor will report directly to the Pedagogical Chair and consult with the appropriate section chair.

Salary and Benefits: The salary range is commensurate with experience.

The Emerson Waldorf School is a dual-accredited, well-established school with a rich program. We are located on a 54-acre wooded campus and farm set on the outskirts of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in the vibrant Research Triangle area. Within this diverse region, our campus is in a small rural and residential area adjacent to the 700-acre Duke Forest nature preserve. Our setting provides a rural atmosphere with the cultural advantages of a city. We serve students from preschool through high school, and when we work together, we actively promote a professional culture of communication, collaboration, and professional and personal development.

Emerson Waldorf School is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that values diversity and multiculturalism, and we seek candidates who have this same commitment.  If you would like to join our exceptional faculty, please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to Linda Wert, Grades School Coordinator:

lwert@emersonwaldorf.org

Emerson Waldorf School
6211 New Jericho Road, 

Chapel Hill, NC 27516