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Kidtastic Kids Preschool
Farmingville, New York

OT Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$85k

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off
  • Signing bonus
  • Training & development
  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Kidtastic Kids – Special Education Preschool
  • Farmingville, NY

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation

Supportive and Positive Team Environment

Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling Options

School-Year and Summer Opportunities Available

Opportunity to Make a Meaningful Difference in Children’s Lives

Job Summary

Kidtastic Kids is seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our special education preschool team. Our program serves preschool-aged children with developmental delays and disabilities in a nurturing, child-centered environment focused on helping every student reach their fullest potential.

The Occupational Therapist will provide evaluations, direct therapy services, consultation, and collaboration to support students in achieving their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. This role works closely with teachers, speech therapists, psychologists, physical therapists, administrators, and families to create meaningful progress for each child.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, collaborative, organized, and passionate about supporting young children’s independence, regulation, fine motor development, sensory processing, and school readiness skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct occupational therapy evaluations for preschool-aged children in accordance with CPSE and NYSED requirements

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with student IEP goals

Provide direct occupational therapy services in individual, classroom, and small-group settings

Collaborate with classroom staff, related service providers, and families to support student progress across environments

Support students with fine motor development, sensory regulation, visual motor integration, adaptive skills, self-help skills, and classroom participation

Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including session notes, progress reports, annual reviews, and required compliance paperwork

Participate in team meetings, annual reviews, and multidisciplinary collaboration

Consult with classroom teams regarding sensory strategies, adaptive equipment, and environmental supports

Maintain compliance with all NYSED, 4410 Preschool Special Education, and program requirements

Qualifications

Current New York State Occupational Therapy License required

Experience Working with Preschool-aged Children Preferred

Experience with children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, sensory needs, or special education populations preferred

Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to maintain a compassionate, child-centred, and positive approach

Position Details

Full-Time, Part-Time, and Contract Opportunities Available

Immediate Openings Available

School-Year and Summer Positions Available

Competitive Compensation Based on Experience

Join the Kidtastic Kids team and help make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families every day!

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyEvaluationTreatment planningInterpersonal skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (271 salary observations; 820 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,563 salary observations; 25,028 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 19 employers

9
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
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$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
CME allowance
45%
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,334 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Farmingville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$634k≈ 9.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,840/mo≈ 71% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Paid time off
Signing bonus
Training & development