TLC Learning Center is a 69-year-old therapy and early childhood center located in Longmont, Colorado. We offer a holistic approach to learning which fosters collaboration amongst teachers, therapists, and caregivers to help ALL children achieve their developmental goals and reach their fullest potential.
Current Openings
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (full-time/hourly): To provide quality pediatric occupational therapy services, birth to 12 years of age, including evaluation, consultation, and ongoing treatment and education to children and their caregivers, and discharge as appropriate. Therapy services may be provided in natural environments, at TLC Learning Center, or through education programs.
Major Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Evaluate children using age appropriate methods including standardized assessment, informal testing, and observation.
- Develop a family centered or education based comprehensive treatment plan (Plan of Care) and provide ongoing caregiver/teacher education.
- Maintain and report necessary data to support progress made on individual goals and objectives.
- Maintain expected productivity, based on assigned caseload, and maintain documentation in accordance with internal time lines, payer agreements and program policy and procedures.
- Participate as a member of the child’s team including attending IFSP meetings and parent teacher conferences, and communicating with service coordinators and payers as needed.
- Learn and follow office routines, including, but not limited to checking and responding to voice mail and emails on a regular basis, faxing letters of medical necessity, keeping therapy areas clean and organized, etc.
- Participate in meetings including monthly Therapeutic Services meetings, all staff meetings, team meetings with preschool personnel and other meetings as assigned by the Therapeutic Services Manager and Executive Director.
- Utilize Fusion (electronic health record) to maintain scheduling and note writing.
- Participate in annual and ongoing trainings required to perform job responsibilities within the Center’s philosophies and policy and procedures or as assigned by the Therapeutic Services Manager or Executive Director.
- Take personal responsibility for obtaining and maintaining his/her compliance with professional certification and TLC Learning Center regulations.
- Assist with Center’s efforts to increase community awareness of TLC Learning Center’s services by attending two (2) events (Community Outreach or fundraisers) per year.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy prior to 2007
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy beginning 2007
- Occupational Therapist Registered OTR (NBCOT Certification)
- Occupational Therapist Licensure verified through DORA
- CPR and First Aid Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association
- Advanced training in SI, NDT or other pediatric area
- Spanish fluency
- American Sign Language (ASL)
Physical Requirements
- Required lifting and transferring of children and equipment (minimum of 10 pounds).
- Ability to sit and move around on the floor.
- Ability to drive and provide personal transportation within a 30 minute radius of TLC Learning Center.
Interested in applying? If you are a therapist interested in a more manageable caseload and making a difference in your community, consider being part of our team! Please direct all inquires to Therapeutic Services Manager, Shari Karmen at skarmen@learningwithtlc.org.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER (on-call/part-time): Provides classroom coverage for children ages two through five in a preschool setting. This on call role supports the continuity of care and learning when full time teachers are absent due to illness, vacation, or training. The Substitute Teacher helps maintain a nurturing and engaging classroom environment, following established lesson plans and routines while supporting children’s developmental, social, and emotional growth.
Major Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide classroom coverage and instruction according to established lesson plans.
- Implement daily routines including meals, rest, diapering and outdoor play.
- Create a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters curiosity, exploration, and learning.
- Supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times.
- Communicate effectively with staff, teachers, and families as needed.
- Document attendance and classroom observations as required.
- Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and center policies.
- Adapt quickly to varying age groups, classroom settings, and teaching styles.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting.
- Knowledge of child development and early learning best practices.
- Ability to obtain or maintain a Colorado Professional Early Childhood Credential.
- Ability to pass FBI background check and fingerprinting within 30 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
- Experience leading classrooms or implementing curriculum.
- Bilingual skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry children and classroom materials.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move throughout the classroom.
- Ability to sanitize classroom surfaces and maintain a safe environment.
Interested in applying? If you are a teacher interested in substituting and making a difference in your community, consider being part of our team! Please direct all inquires to Educational Services Manager, Kristen Gregory at kgregory@learningwithtlc.org.