Occupational Therapist or Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist or Assistant to join our educational program. In this role, the therapist will work with 1-6 students at a time that have mild occupational therapy needs. Planning and preparation skills are needed to design age-appropriate activities that improve fine motor, daily living, and social emotional skills. We are looking for someone to arrive before 9 on Thursdays. Candidates can negotiate the number of hours up to 6 hours (on Thursdays only).

Duties

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments to evaluate students’ physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities
• Communicate goals with the director and other teachers
• Prepare and implement a lesson focused on fine motor and pre-writing skills for 6 students ages 4-7.
• Develop goals and strategies to improve and support social emotional regulation.
• Prepare and implement a lesson that focus on the social emotional needs of the group.
• Willingness to work in a faith-based environment.

Pay: $31.52 - $37.96 per hour

Expected hours: 3.0 – 6.0 per week

Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement

Experience:

• related: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Greece, NY (Required)

Work Location: In person