Occupational Therapist - Early Childhood Education
Listed compensation
$35 - $55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Company Description
Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. Our programs include Approved Private School, specialized classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention, and outpatient speech, physical, and occupational therapy.
Our team combines expertise and passion to deliver high-quality, individualized services that meet the unique needs of each person we serve. Join a community of dedicated professionals committed to making a meaningful impact in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
Be part of our mission to ensure that individuals with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.
Job Description
Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide services in our Approved Private School.
The Occupational Therapist Will
Evaluate young children to identify developmental strengths and areas of need across daily routines and activities.
Develop and implement IEP goals using play-based, developmentally appropriate practices, and monitor progress through data and professional judgment.
Collaborate as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, partnering with teachers, related service providers, and families to support each child’s participation and growth.
Provide therapy that supports engagement in classroom routines, peer interactions, and early learning experiences.
Promote skill development in fine motor, self-care, sensory processing, and other functional areas that support independence and school readiness.
Deliver direct services, consultation, and coaching within natural environments in alignment with best practices and IEP requirements.
This position follows a school-day calendar and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing, inclusive early learning environment.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
- Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy License required.
- Experience working with children in educational or therapeutic settings preferred.
Additional Information
Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: easterseals.com
Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.
Department: Occupational Therapists
Compensation: USD 35 - USD 55 - hourly
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate young children to identify developmental needs and implement IEP goals using play-based practices. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families to support children's engagement in classroom routines and functional independence.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Early Childhood Education at Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,430 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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