Lower School Psychologist

and the job listing Expires on March 7, 2026

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is looking for a full-time Lower School Psychologist for the 2026-27 school year to work within our Lower School division.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an independent, pluralistic Jewish Day School, N-12, unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue. The school’s approach to education is governed by a profound respect for children and a deep commitment to academic excellence. Teachers at Heschel nurture students’ curiosity, cultivate their imagination, encourage creative expression, value their initiative, and build their critical-thinking skills.

The Heschel School is dedicated to inspiring its graduates to become responsible adults and active, compassionate citizens of the Jewish world and world communities. The Heschel School includes families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, practices and beliefs.

The Lower School psychologist will work with students in grades 2-5 and will have important roles delivering direct clinical services to students, supporting teachers, and collaborating with parents. Expertise in the social, emotional, and cognitive development of elementary age children is critical. Applicants should have experience teaching social emotional curricula, using diverse approaches for developing early executive skills among children, and implementing social problem solving.

Familiarity with individualized approaches to teaching and learning and the ability to interpret neuropsychological and psycho educational evaluations is important.

The Lower School psychologist works closely with other members of the Lower School team focusing on creating division-wide goals, and leading meetings with faculty on children’s social, emotional and cognitive development. The psychologist also collaborates with mental health professionals in the other divisions; and is the liaison to clinicians in the community.

• NYS licensed Psychologist
• Strong experience with behavioral interventions with children and families
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience working in a collaborative, dynamic, stimulating school environment

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The full-time equivalent salary range is $80,000 – $150,000, depending on years of experience.