Employment Opportunities

Be a Part of a Team That Makes a Difference

Root for Kids is a non-profit organization located in Southern Utah that provides support for children and families in need of extra care. Since 1993, Root for Kids has provided over 16,000 families with the extra help they need to navigate challenges and ensure that every child in our community has the skills they need to excel in school and in life. We help provide education and nurturing support to create an environment for optimal growth and development for each child.

Early Head Start Family Support Specialist 

$16.50 to $17.00 per hour

Root for Kids mission is to nurture strong beginnings in all children and we are seeking a person who wants to make a difference for children in our community.

• Full Time job with some-what flexible hours and an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life. PTO and paid vacation + 13 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Offers a 403(b) retirement option with an employer match.
• This individual will provide information and developmental activities for children ages birth to three, and to pregnant women in home-based and group settings.
• Will provide screening for children in the areas of health and development, and provide support to pregnant women.
• Must plan and conduct weekly home visits and track child’s progress.
• Associate or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred, as well as experience working with children and families.
• Must have good record keeping ability and good computer skills including some data entry.
• Good communication skills needed with Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Requires a person with full mobility, the ability to see, hear and speak, and lift up to 20 lbs. Accommodations can be made as necessary.
• Applicants will be required to pass a background check and e-verification.
• Requires a current driver license and reliable transportation to conduct home visits with employer paid mileage.
• Full position description available on request.

Send resume to mclayburn@rootforkids.org or call at 435-673-5353 x122.

Developmental Specialist

$16.50 to $17.00 per hour

Root for Kids mission is to nurture strong beginnings in all children and we are seeking a person who wants to make a difference for children in our community.

• Full Time job with some-what flexible hours and an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life. PTO and paid vacation + 13 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Offers a 403(b) retirement option with an employer match.
• This individual will provide instructional and developmental activities for children with special needs, ages birth to three in home-based and group settings.
• Will conduct assessments of children, plan and conduct home visits and track child’s progress.
• Requires a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Family Services, Health Services or a related field and experience working with children.
• Experience working in an early intervention program preferred.
• Must have good record keeping ability and good computer skills including some data entry.
• Good communication skills needed with Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Requires a person with full mobility, the ability to see, hear and speak, and lift up to 20 lbs. Accommodations
  can be made as necessary.
• Applicants will be required to pass a background check and e-verification.
• Requires a current driver license and reliable transportation to conduct home visits with employer paid mileage.
• Full position description available on request.

Send resume to mclayburn@rootforkids.org or call at 435-673-5353 x122

Speech-Language Pathologist

Wage: Negotiable

Root for Kids mission is to nurture strong beginnings in all children and we are seeking a person who wants to make a difference for children in our community.

• Full Time job with some-what flexible hours and an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life. PTO and paid vacation + 13 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Offers a 403(b) retirement option with an employer match.
• This individual will provide instructional speech-language therapy for children needing assistance, ages birth to three in home-based and group settings.
• Will conduct assessments of children, plan and conduct home visits and track child’s progress.
• Will collaborate with a team as needed. Must be licensed in the State of Utah with a license in Arizona a plus. Root for Kids can provide supervision for obtaining CCCs.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus. Experience working in an early intervention program preferred.
• Must have good record keeping ability and good computer skills including some data entry.
• Requires a person with full mobility, the ability to see, hear and speak, and lift up to 20 lbs.
• Accommodations can be made as necessary.
• Applicants will be required to pass a background check and e-verification.
• Requires a current driver license and reliable transportation to conduct home visits with employer paid mileage.
• Full position description available on request.

Send resume to mclayburn@rootforkids.org or call at 435-673-5353 x122

If you have any questions, contact us at employment@rootforkids.org or call Root for Kids (435) 673-5353 x122.