Therapeutic Preschool Specialist

Summary

The Children’s Center Utah has an opening for a part-time Therapeutic Preschool Specialist to act as a group facilitator in our Therapeutic Preschool Program. Training and opportunities for learning and growth are provided. This is for our am or pm shift; Monday through Friday, approximately 8:30 am - 1:30 pm or 11:30 am - 4 pm.

Responsibilities

Supervise small group of children in daily activities such as art, circle activities, snack, lunch, play time, gross motor play, and stories

Observe behaviors, reinforces positive behaviors, redirects negative behaviors, and provides positive modeling and reinforcement

Provide structure and consistent limits and expectations 

Engage physically with children, sometimes on the floor with them, lifting and carrying them, restraining them when necessary, etc.

Encourage children to share, express feelings appropriately, and play without aggression

Respond quickly to keep children positively occupied and interested

Correctly perform daily charting in the electronic medical records system

The Children’s Center Utah

The Children’s Center Utah is a highly respected nonprofit organization providing comprehensive mental health care to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families. The Children’s Center Utah was selected as one of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best Companies to Work for by Utah Business Magazine!

The Children's Center Utah is the recognized local expert in treatment related to childhood trauma for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We offer a range of services based upon the mental health needs of each child and family, including outpatient family and group therapy, and therapeutic preschool services. Our expertise is sought after by professionals from throughout the nation. We are committed to excellence. We strive for best-in-class.

The Successful Candidate

You are passionate about our work. You are excited to work with children. You enthusiastically take advantage of the opportunity to be trained and develop skills in evidenced based models for dealing with children who have mental health and trauma challenges.

You are empathetic. Being able to build a trusting relationship with each child is paramount. Being able to understand the child’s experience through a trauma lens is helpful. 

You are a team player. You are excited to work with your classroom lead, volunteers, and the rest of the preschool team to provide exceptional care to our children.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years old

Experience working with young children

High school diploma or GED. College coursework in early childhood education, social work, psychology or other social science is strongly preferred. Training provided

First Aid and CPR certification and Food Handler’s Permit required within 30 days

Must be able to meet the physical demands to supervise active preschool children: lifting up to approximately 50lbs, bending, restraining children, sitting on the floor, etc. 

Must have strong writing skills and strong computer system skills to document files in electronic medical records system

Schedule

Approximately 25 hours per week. Morning Shift: Monday through Friday approximately 8:30 am - 1:30 PM. Afternoon:  Monday through Friday, approximately 11:30 am - 4 pm.

Compensation: $16.50/hour

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, paid time off, paid holidays, employer paid group life insurance and short- and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, 401k with employer match, Employee Assistance Program.

Notices

The Children’s Center Utah (TCCU) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. TCCU participates in E-verify and we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. All TCCU employees are required to pass an annual background check. Employment is contingent on passing the background check.

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