The Stepping Stones Group
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School-Based Social Worker | Part-Time | Preschool | One Day Per Week | PIRS Training Required
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced school social worker who wants to make a difference for our youngest learners? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a part-time School-Based Social Worker to support preschool students one day per week for the remainder of the school year. You'll work alongside teachers and school teams to support students' social, emotional, and developmental needs. Candidates with formal PIRS training are encouraged to apply.
- Pay: $41-$45 per hour
- Schedule: Part-time, one day per week (Thursdays), 3 hours per day, during the school day
- Setting: Onsite, in-person, school-based, preschool
- Assignment length: Through the end of the 2026-27 school year (mid-June)
- Start date: Immediate
- Employment type: W-2
- Location: Shared with candidates during the application process
What You'll Do
- Provide school social work services to preschool students, including individual and group support as assigned
- Support students' social, emotional, and developmental growth
- Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and families to support student success
- Respond to student concerns and coordinate with the school team on safety and next steps
- Connect families with community resources
- Maintain accurate documentation and protect student confidentiality in line with FERPA and mandated reporting requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Active New Jersey social work license
- New Jersey Department of Education school social worker certification
- Formal PIRS training
- School-based experience
- Availability on Thursdays, approximately 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks, including a criminal history review
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Authorization to work in the United States
You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:
- Working onsite and in person in a school
- Working with preschool-aged children
- A part-time, one-day-per-week schedule
- Collaborating with school teams and families
- Working a defined school-year assignment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with preschool or early childhood students
- Experience supporting students with IEPs
- Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis response
- Experience collaborating with school teams on student support plans
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Related Experience We Value
Experience as a School Social Worker, Early Childhood Social Worker, School Counselor, School-Based Therapist, Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Clinician, or Child and Adolescent Therapist is highly valued.
Why Candidates Choose This Role
- One day per week, ideal for adding to an existing schedule or caseload
- Short, predictable morning schedule during the school day
- Make a lasting difference for our youngest students
- Defined school-year assignment with a clear start and end
- Work alongside teachers and school teams who value your expertise
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Competitive pay
- Health and wellness benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Continuing education resources, including free CEUs and approved webinars
- Employee referral bonus program
- Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
Successful school-based social workers are compassionate, organized, and dependable. They build trust with students and families quickly, document clearly, collaborate well with school teams, and keep students' wellbeing at the center of every decision.
About The Stepping Stones Group
We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral health services, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Please share your license and certification, your PIRS training status, and your school-based experience. Know someone great? Refer a colleague and earn a referral bonus.
The Stepping Stones Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.