OUR MISSION The Chapin School is dedicated to empowering a diverse, ambitious and resolute community of young women to thrive and lead in their world. Guided by our motto, Fortiter et Recte, Chapin considers bravery, compassion, service and respect for self and others to be fundamental values. We believe that equity, inclusion and collaboration are critical to personal growth. By advancing and deepening each student’s agency, confidence and resilience within an affirming and joyful learning environment, Chapin strives to ensure that each student is emboldened to pursue distinction as a leader and contributing citizen. 

ABOUT US The Chapin School, founded in 1901, is an independent, all-girls day school in New York City currently serving 802 students K–12. Chapin’s signature Focus Forward strategic plan, which guided our work for more than a decade, intensified Chapin’s historic commitment to offering the most challenging academic curriculum while also teaching the social, emotional and other skills that will set the stage for its students’ success in this century. Chapin’s institutional priorities continue to be imbued with the spirit of Focus Forward. We have fine-tuned our articulation of the School’s purpose as we enter the third decade of the 21st century. A forward-focused learning community whose symbol is a wheel will never cease to strive toward achieving its vision of cultivating in girls the skills and attributes that will allow them to be brave for themselves and for others. 

UNDER ONE ROOF Chapin’s single building provides a unified learning environment under one roof for all students and the 215 professional community members who teach and support them in all aspects of school life. An ambitious construction project, completed in 2021, features an entire floor dedicated to the arts and a gymnasium with suspended running track—all with spectacular views of our urban location. The Hayot Center for Innovation provides our entire learning community the opportunity to extend our commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry-based investigations and explorations, deepening students’ interests through experimentation, invention and the development of out-of-the-box solutions to complex issues. Our vibrant, inspiring and welcoming new spaces further our commitment to a forward-focused learning environment that enables all students to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century to the best of their abilities. With these exciting new spaces as a canvas, we renew our pledge to develop curriculum and pedagogy that reflect current research and best practices, always placing each student at the center of her own learning.

Under the guidance of the Head of the Middle School and the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services, the full-time Middle School Counselor and Health Educator is responsible for supporting children in grades 4-7 in their social, emotional, and academic development. 

Our next Middle School Counselor and Health Educator will...

have a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in order to support the School mission, and so

• has training in cultural competencies and experience applying these understandings in their work with students, faculty, and families
• prioritizes continuous examination of own biases with respect to student diversity, equity, and inclusion
• collaborates with equity coordinators and advisors to ensure equitable practices within SEL programming in advisory and in individual and family work

collaborate with teachers and families to support the social and emotional needs of the Middle School students, and so 

• attends grade-level team meetings to discuss student needs and concerns with advisors and teachers
• establishes oneself as a resource in the community by participating in parent meetings and events; being available to advisors and teachers; and speaking to students
• collaborates with the Lower School and Upper School Counselors so that necessary resources are shared across the divisions, ensuring consistency in program and approach
• is involved in the Middle School Advisory Program, serving as a resource to advisors and a collaborator in the ongoing development of the program 

clearly and effectively advocate for the health and well-being of all students and for the division itself, and so 

• establishes relationships with students through classroom teaching, presence at divisional activities and events, and through individual interactions
• observes and supports students in the classroom setting and leads theme-based support groups
• is both proactive and responsive, demonstrating the understanding and skills necessary to determine the appropriate response required in a given situation
• identifies individual, classroom, and grade-wide social and emotional needs of students and addresses specific trends so as to design appropriate interventions and supports
• provides referrals for and collaborates with outside providers
• collaborates with co-Health Educator in lesson planning and implementation for Middle School Health classes 

possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and so

• works in close collaboration with students, families, and faculty in a warm, compassionate, and nurturing manner
• possesses a deep understanding of pre-adolescent and adolescent development and students’ social and emotional needs
• develops and leads presentations for parents on child development and topics of current interest 

Chapin will be accepting applications for this position until April 9.