Colleen The Play Therapist

This is an excellent job opportunity for anyone who is passionate about supporting children. CTC is an excellent school to work for, with training in relationship based and play based methods. I highly recommend that aspiring social workers looking for employment consider this and any other opportunities at CTC.

Celebrate The Children School, located in Denville, NJ, has IMMEDIATE full-time paraprofessional openings for the 2026.2027 school year. Come join a supportive team that is making a difference in our students' lives every day!

We offer a comprehensive training program along with a competitive salary and benefits, which include:
🌟Medical/dental/life/401K/tuition reimbursement and more
🌟PTO time
🌟Great working environment!
🌟Sick time

If interested and for immediate consideration, please apply online at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=843f1b47-0112-44c7-aec0-ce461382e448&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=578330&lang=en_US

Fantastic opportunity- this is a phenomenal school that I would have loved to send my child to.

Peer Inclusion Program- Now Enrolling!🎉
Email [email protected] if you are interested!

🏥 Play belongs in hospitals.

Every child in a hospital bed deserves the dignity of play.

For hospitalised children, play isn't a luxury, it's a lifeline. It helps children express what they cannot put into words. It reduces fear and anxiety in ways medication alone cannot. It supports recovery, development, and emotional wellbeing during the hardest moments of childhood.

Our position: Every child in a hospital bed deserves the dignity of play, and every ward should have people dedicated to making that happen.

❤️ Do you know a hospital play specialist or child life professional? TAG THEM below. They deserve to be celebrated.

Toni’s Kitchen is seeking a full-time social worker to help connect our neighbors with resources and services that support health and well-being. The position provides oversight of guest registration, expansion of wrap-around services, team management, and program evaluation at community sites along with case management and supportive counseling.

A master’s degree in social work, a New Jersey LSW or LCSW license and five years+ of professional work experience are required; English/Spanish bilingual skills are preferred. Interested candidates are invited to email a résumé and brief expression of interest to [email protected].

Wonderful offering!

This interactive workshop equips preschool educators with practical strategies to cultivate creativity and inquiry-based learning in young children. Participants will explore developmentally appropriate practices that encourage questioning, exploration, and imaginative thinking through play, storytelling, and hands-on experiences. Grounded in research and classroom application, the session highlights how intentional teaching can spark curiosity, support language development, and build foundational problem-solving skills in early learners.

🎉 IT'S HAPPENING. 🎉 National Day of Play 2026 is two months away!

Join us as we raise awareness on the importance of play the week of Sept 13 - 19th.

Last year, 1,697 people played together across the country. This year we want to BEAT that.

From backyards to playgrounds to community parks, we want to see play happening everywhere across the U.S.

Follow along as we build up to the big day. Every child's right to play is worth celebrating.

✅ Sign up today to let us know what you plan to do by telling us in the comments below

🔒IPA Member? Take advantage of our mini-grants to help support your play day: https://forms.gle/n1mBBFe8hrViakAi8

A cardboard castle. A pretend tea party. A superhero mission. 🏰☕

To children, these moments are more than just games—they're opportunities to process emotions, practice empathy, and build confidence in a safe, imaginative way.

The next time your child invites you to play, remember: they're doing more than having fun, they're growing!