*WE ARE URGENTLY HIRING FOR THIS POSITION*
New York Center for Child Development is a dynamic special education preschool and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) program dedicated to excellence in the education and treatment of young children with special needs.
We have an immediate opening for a full time Occupational Therapist to join our team to provide CPSE services for children age’s three to five in our center-based program, in Harlem, NY. This is a new position that is available, as we look to open a new classroom in our center!
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide physical therapy for children between 3-5 years of age with developmental delays, per the IEP
- Write daily session notes and quarterly progress reports
- Maintain effective working relationships with parents and staff
Requirements:
- New York State Physical Therapy License
- New York State Occupational Therapy Assistant
Qualifications:
- Experience working in a pediatric setting, preferred
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Experience working in a school a plus
Salary/Hours:
Full Time Salaried Position: $70,000 - $80,000
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
About Us:
New York Center for Child Development is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the optimal development of young children. We offer educational and therapeutic services for children from three through age five, and for their parents and the professionals and institutions that serve them. Underlying all our work is the latest academic research and an understanding of the profound effect of early childhood relationships and mental health on all future development and success.
New York Center strives to identify and address developmental and mental health challenges, focusing on children’s interests and strengths and ensuring that the relationships in which they grow are positive and supportive. We are deeply committed to the children we serve and to all children, who will benefit from the advancement of knowledge, training, and public policy we seek.
Our CPSE program is funded and regulated by the New York State Department of Education and, in New York City, by the New York City Department of Education.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Experience:
- Pediatrics: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYS Occupational Therapy License (Required)
- NYS Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person