Mental Health Counselor : 2026/27 School Year at The Mission Preparatory School
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Mission Preparatory School, a TK-8, college-preparatory, tuition-free, public charter school in San Francisco’s Mission District, is accepting applications for Mental Health Counselor for the 2026-27 school year. The Mission Preparatory School (Mission Prep) is a high-performing, single site, TK–8 public charter school in San Francisco’s Mission District, serving nearly 500 students. Driven by the belief that students can achieve at the highest levels with personalized support and high expectations, Mission Prep delivers a rigorous, engaging educational experience that empowers every student to thrive and become lifelong learners. In partnership with our youth and their community of caregivers, our work centers in equipping our prepsters with the knowledge, skills, and strength of character needed to succeed in college and become leaders in their communities. We are committed to creating inclusive learning environments centering restorative, trauma-informed, and healing justice practices. Celebrating fifteen years, Mission Prep has established itself as one of the leading single-site charter schools in the region and the country. With results that regularly surpass the most well-funded charter networks, Mission Prep has received recognition for being within the top public schools in the Bay Area. Mission Prep seeks teachers, leaders and administrators who embody our PREP values of being prepared, respectful, engaged and persevering. If you are a committed, kind, and hard-working leader who is excited to make a difference in the lives of students in San Francisco’s Mission District, we invite you to join our passionate and innovative team. We strongly encourage people of color and bilingual candidates to apply. For more information, please visit www.missionpreparatory.org.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: California State Mental Health License or License Eligibility authorizing the delivery of therapeutic service (i.e. Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, AMFT) Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Strong organizational and planning capacities Ability and desire to influence, motivate, support, and challenge others Openness to feedback and commitment to developing continually as a professional educator Accountability for meeting school goals Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Urban teaching experience
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: California State Mental Health License or License Eligibility authorizing the delivery of therapeutic service (i.e. Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, AMFT) Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Strong organizational and planning capacities Ability and desire to influence, motivate, support, and challenge others Openness to feedback and commitment to developing continually as a professional educator Accountability for meeting school goals Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Urban teaching experience
Comments and Other Information
Start Date:
July 13th, 2026, with availability for immediate start date
Time Commitment:
This position is 1.0 FTE (full-time exempt) and follows an 11-month work year with significant student-free days for professional learning and collaboration with colleagues and interaction with families through nightly events, overnight field trips, and weekend activities are required.
Schedule: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Credential: TMPS provides diligent support and advice through a dedicated Credentialing Advisor to ensure compliance of valid certification/s for local and out-of-state applicants.
Salary and Compensation:
Salary scales are based on years of experience and expertise. Scales are competitive with other charter school organizations and local districts.
Salary base range: $79,382.63 - $151,507.98 per year
See Salary Schedule for additional compensation details.
How to Apply:
People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in applying for a position at Mission Prep, please submit your resume, cover letter and professional references to jobs@missionpreparatory.org.
In addition to telling us about your experience, please address the following questions in your letter:
How does race & equity inform your work? Why?
What interests you most about a role at Mission Prep?
Professional references. Please submit a separate document with three names, as well as their email address, and phone number.
Mission Preparatory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
www.missionpreparatory.org
Comments and Other Information
Start Date:
July 13th, 2026, with availability for immediate start date
Time Commitment:
This position is 1.0 FTE (full-time exempt) and follows an 11-month work year with significant student-free days for professional learning and collaboration with colleagues and interaction with families through nightly events, overnight field trips, and weekend activities are required.
Schedule: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Credential: TMPS provides diligent support and advice through a dedicated Credentialing Advisor to ensure compliance of valid certification/s for local and out-of-state applicants.
Salary and Compensation:
Salary scales are based on years of experience and expertise. Scales are competitive with other charter school organizations and local districts.
Salary base range: $79,382.63 - $151,507.98 per year
See Salary Schedule for additional compensation details.
How to Apply:
People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in applying for a position at Mission Prep, please submit your resume, cover letter and professional references to jobs@missionpreparatory.org.
In addition to telling us about your experience, please address the following questions in your letter:
How does race & equity inform your work? Why?
What interests you most about a role at Mission Prep?
Professional references. Please submit a separate document with three names, as well as their email address, and phone number.
Mission Preparatory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
www.missionpreparatory.org
Application Deadline
6/1/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/26/2026
Contact
Mission Prep
4155089626
4155089626
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$79,300 - $151,500 Annually
$79,300 - $151,500 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 month
Employment Type
Full Time