Art Therapist for Children and Adolescents
Envision Kids
Woodland Hills, california
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Full Job Description
Are you a patient and compassionate individual who loves working with children? We are seeking an enthusiastic Art Therapist to join our team, providing therapeutic art sessions to small groups of children aged 5-17. Our groups are divided by age and abilities, and we welcome individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate therapeutic art sessions for small groups of children aged 5-17, divided by age and abilities.
- Create engaging and age-appropriate art activities to promote self-expression, emotional exploration, and personal growth.
- Adapt sessions to accommodate children with behavioral challenges and those who are non-verbal.
- Provide a supportive and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable expressing themselves through art.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure the success of each group session.
Location: Woodland Hills
Schedule: Afternoon and weekend sessions as needed.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about using art therapy to make a positive impact on children's lives and meet the requirements listed above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to Luciana@envisionkidsla.com
Join us in creating a supportive and nurturing environment where children can explore and express themselves through art. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Art Therapy or a related field.
- Previous experience working with children, preferably in a therapeutic or educational setting.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children.
- Availability to work in the afternoon and on weekends.
- Ability to work with children with behavioral challenges and those who are non-verbal.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to create engaging and therapeutic art activities for children of varying ages and abilities.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate: $65-$75per hour.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Supportive team environment.
- All materials provided for art therapy sessions.