Art Therapist for Children and Adolescents

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 [email protected]

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.