Occupational Therapist - Early Childhood Education

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

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.

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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

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate young children and implement IEP goals using play-based practices to support developmental growth. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote independence in fine motor, self-care, and sensory processing areas.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric EvaluationIEP DevelopmentPlay-Based TherapyFine Motor Skill DevelopmentMultidisciplinary CollaborationEarly Childhood Education

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 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,430 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 15 employers

8
<$105k
4
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
59%
CME allowance
47%
Loan repayment
24% this job
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$130k-$160k
#2

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$96k-$141k
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,430 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Civic and Social Organizations
Philadelphia, PA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible
School-Day Calendar