LREI (Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School) has an opening for a College Guidance Counselor, who will work with and report to the Director of College Guidance and the Associate Director of College Guidance. They will work with the College Guidance team and the school’s administration and faculty in guiding our diverse students and their families through all stages of the college search and admission process. LREI seeks educators who are committed to exploring progressive pedagogy. This position will begin on June 15, 2025.

 

Overview of the position:

• Work with the college guidance team to provide personalized college admission counseling to students and their parents. 

• Compose original letters of recommendation for assigned students.

• Craft college list, guide, and recommend students for college admission, and advocate for those students throughout the college process.

• Participate in large and small group presentations and events to students and families including Junior College Kick-Off, Senior College Night, 10th grade Parent gatherings, and more. 

• Participate in the teaching of our signature “College Class”.

• Develop and maintain relations with college representatives and attend college tours, conferences, and other professional development programs.

• Arrange and host meetings with college admission representatives who visit LREI.

• Explore and implement the most up-to-date college guidance technology, including the use of Naviance.

• Oversee our test prep and standardized testing programs and facilitate accommodation requests in partnership with LREI’s Learning Center.

• Fulfill other school duties/responsibilities deemed appropriate for the position; serving as an active member of the LREI community.

• Various administrative duties that include updating and processing transcripts, updating the school profile, and creating college process materials for students and families

 

 Qualifications Sought - Successful LREI employees are lifelong learners who:

• 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 opportunities for professional growth 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 writing and communication skills with students, parents, and the administration both formally and informally;

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

 

Successful Candidates will have:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree. 2-3 years of experience in selective college admission or college counseling preferred; other professional experience will be considered

• Excellent organization and communication skills—both written and oral

• Knowledge of colleges, their academic programs, admission policies, and procedures

• Proficiency with Naviance, Zoom, and other digital platforms and programs

• Demonstrated interest in working with and counseling students from varied backgrounds, particularly regarding race, socioeconomic level, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation

• A team player, self-starter, and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic.
   

  Salary: $65,000-$85,000

  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.

  
  

  All candidates, internal and external, should visit our employment page at https://www.lrei.org/careers to apply.