Emotional Support for Students (Pre K - Grade 8)

Job Description

Candidate must be a practicing Roman Catholic with a commitment to the development of a Christian spirit and a community of faith, and must faithfully always represent the teachings of the Church in their entirety.

Provide emotional support to students facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, sadness, low self-esteem, lack of self-confidence, family issues such as parental addiction or divorce, bullying, ADHD, and OCD.

Facilitate small group sessions during lunch and recess, creating a safe space for students to express their feelings and build healthy peer relationships. These encouraging conversations help children navigate the social and emotional dynamics within the school environment.

Develop personalized books for individual students, with each page thoughtfully designed to address their specific mental health needs and promote coping strategies.

Maintain flexibility in coordinating with teachers, recognizing the importance of minimizing classroom disruptions while ensuring students receive necessary support.

When time permits, engage with students throughout the school by walking the hallways and offering friendly greetings to help foster a sense of connection and belonging.

Maintain consistent and open communication with families, collaborating with them to support the emotional and behavioral well-being of their children at Long Beach Catholic School.

About the Employer

Long Beach Catholic provides a spiritually rich and challenging academic program for children in Nursery - Grade 8. Our talented faculty and staff support the growth and needs of all our students. We are an accredited school and have been recognized as a National School of Excellence. For more information, please visit longbeachcatholic.org.