School Counselor

Join a team where relationships matter as much as results. River Valley Waldorf School is more than a workplace. It’s an intentional community dedicated to educating the whole child while supporting the whole educator. Our culture is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and purpose.

 

 

River Valley Waldorf School is seeking a dedicated Guidance Counselor for immediate hire for the 2026-2027 school year. This position offers the opportunity to serve as a vital member of the school’s Care Team, fostering the well-being, emotional resilience, and holistic success of our students.

We seek candidates who bring warmth, empathy, and a passion for supporting the holistic development of children. River Valley has a strong foundation of dynamic teachers, growing enrollment, effective leadership, and committed families. Our school is guided by a vision of social justice through Waldorf Education, and we value colleagues who are deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in Counseling, School Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Support, or a related field, with certification or licensure as a School Counselor, Behavioral Support Specialist, or Social Worker, or a willingness to pursue certification. They should have experience working with children and adolescents in educational or behavioral support settings, with a preference for familiarity with Waldorf education. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and engage with parents. A passion for ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice work is a key requirement.

Each school day 8:00 am – 3:30 pm with a weekly after-school faculty meeting and occasional special events on evenings and weekends. 

Salary range $42,000 – $51,000, commensurate with education and experience.

River Valley Waldorf School offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of its faculty and staff. Benefits include competitive salaries, generous health insurance options, and student tuition remission. Employees also have access to professional development opportunities to deepen their understanding of Waldorf education and further their careers. Additionally, the school fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment that values work-life balance, community engagement, and personal fulfillment, aligning with the holistic values at the heart of Waldorf education.

Start Date: Immediate 

Inservice Training: Begins two weeks before the start of the school year

School Year: September 9, 2026 – June 12, 2027

 

• CPR and First Aid
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Stewards of Children – Darkness to Light
• Anti-bias Training

River Valley Waldorf School is nestled on 7 acres of forested hills overlooking the Delaware River in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania, on unceded Lenni-Lenape land. Our community is committed to honoring the land’s history and fostering reverence for its natural beauty.

Our programs include a caretaker-child program, mixed-age early childhood classes, and grades one through eight. Accredited by both the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS), River Valley is also a full member of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN).

River Valley is a supportive, welcoming community, deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Located just 40-60 minutes from major metropolitan areas, our school offers a unique blend of rural beauty and accessibility.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resumé, and a short biographical sketch to:

Email: info@rivervalleyschool.org
Mail: River Valley Waldorf School
1395 Bridgeton Hill Road
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

Join us in fostering a vibrant educational community where creativity, connection, and commitment to social justice are at the heart of our work.