Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR/L): Full-Time, Part-Time, Temp, or Per-Diem at School of Imagination Print Application Deadline 11/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 10/1/2026 Contact Mitch Sigman Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay Range 93,000

• 110,000 Annually Add'l Salary Info Full-time salary, DOE.

Part-time, temp, and per-diem paid hourly, DOE. $5,000 retention bonus after 6 months (full-time). Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time, Part Time, Temporary About the Employer School of Imagination and Happy Talkers is a nonprofit early childhood education and pediatric therapy center in Dublin, California. Since 2001, we have served Tri-Valley and East Bay families with children birth to 5, with and without developmental needs, all on one campus: speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, ABA, infant development, and an inclusive preschool. Our clinicians and teachers plan together. OTs, SLPs, BCBAs, and classroom teachers share goals, so the work done in therapy carries into the classroom and home. We partner with Regional Center of the East Bay and major commercial insurers, and we work alongside local districts as children transition into school.

Our mission:

bring out the extraordinary in every child. Job Summary Job Summary School of Imagination & Happy Talkers is a nonprofit early childhood education and pediatric therapy center in Dublin, CA. We are hiring pediatric OTs in more than one configuration: full-time or part-time permanent, temporary coverage for a clinician's ~6-month leave, and per-diem/substitute. OT here is a core partner in an integrated team with SLPs, BCBAs, infant development specialists, and classroom teachers, serving children birth to 5.

Requirements / Qualifications

Active California Occupational Therapist license (OTR/L), required to begin.

Please attach:

• Letter of introduction
• Resume
• Copy of California OT license Requirements / Qualifications Active California Occupational Therapist license (OTR/L), required to begin.

Please attach:

• Letter of introduction
• Resume
• Copy of California OT license Comments and Other Information

ABOUT US

School of Imagination is an inclusive early childhood education and therapy center serving children birth through 5. Speech, OT, ABA, infant development, and our preschool operate as one team under one roof.

Our mission:

bring out the extraordinary in every child.

THE ROLE OT

here is a core clinical partner, not a stand-alone service. You will work alongside SLPs, BCBAs, infant development specialists, and classroom teachers to support sensory regulation, motor development, and functional skills. The right candidate thinks about the whole child. We are hiring in more than one configuration:

• Full-time or part-time, permanent
• Temporary coverage for a clinician's ~6-month leave
• Per-diem / substitute OTs welcome

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct standardized and clinical assessments (sensory processing, fine/gross motor, self-regulation, daily living skills); write evaluation reports and treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and small-group therapy aligned to treatment plans and IEP goals; document progress in CentralReach.
• Join case conferences with Speech, ABA, and Infant Development colleagues to build goals that reinforce each other.
• Coach parents and caregivers to carry OT strategies into home and community.
• Support classroom teachers with sensory and motor strategies in daily routines.
• Maintain billing, licensing, and documentation compliance.

SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday, business hours. Part-time schedules are flexible. On-site at 9801 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Full-time:

  $93,000 to $110,000/year, based on experience
• Part-time, temporary, and per-diem: hourly, based on experience
• $5,000 retention bonus after 6 months of continuous service (full-time)
• Medical, dental, vision, disability; 401(k) (benefit-eligible roles)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Continuing education support
• Training in our integrated care model
• Nature-based campus with outdoor gross-motor spaces

REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Active California OT license (OTR/L)
• Bachelor's or higher in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
• Commitment to interprofessional collaboration and evidence-based practice
• Strong written and verbal communication with families and teams
• EHR proficiency (CentralReach preferred, not required)

Preferred:

• 2+ years in pediatric or early childhood settings
• Experience with autism, developmental delays, or sensory processing needs
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Training in sensory integration, NDT, or family-centered early intervention
• IEP and special education experience This role reports to Charlene Sigman, M.

S.Ed., CCC-SLP, Co-Founder & Executive Director. School of Imagination is an equal opportunity employer. Comments and Other Information

ABOUT US

School of Imagination is an inclusive early childhood education and therapy center serving children birth through 5. Speech, OT, ABA, infant development, and our preschool operate as one team under one roof.

Our mission:

bring out the extraordinary in every child.

THE ROLE OT

here is a core clinical partner, not a stand-alone service. You will work alongside SLPs, BCBAs, infant development specialists, and classroom teachers to support sensory regulation, motor development, and functional skills. The right candidate thinks about the whole child. We are hiring in more than one configuration:

• Full-time or part-time, permanent
• Temporary coverage for a clinician's ~6-month leave
• Per-diem / substitute OTs welcome

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct standardized and clinical assessments (sensory processing, fine/gross motor, self-regulation, daily living skills); write evaluation reports and treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and small-group therapy aligned to treatment plans and IEP goals; document progress in CentralReach.
• Join case conferences with Speech, ABA, and Infant Development colleagues to build goals that reinforce each other.
• Coach parents and caregivers to carry OT strategies into home and community.
• Support classroom teachers with sensory and motor strategies in daily routines.
• Maintain billing, licensing, and documentation compliance.

SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday, business hours. Part-time schedules are flexible. On-site at 9801 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Full-time:

  $93,000 to $110,000/year, based on experience
• Part-time, temporary, and per-diem: hourly, based on experience
• $5,000 retention bonus after 6 months of continuous service (full-time)
• Medical, dental, vision, disability; 401(k) (benefit-eligible roles)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Continuing education support
• Training in our integrated care model
• Nature-based campus with outdoor gross-motor spaces

REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Active California OT license (OTR/L)
• Bachelor's or higher in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
• Commitment to interprofessional collaboration and evidence-based practice
• Strong written and verbal communication with families and teams
• EHR proficiency (CentralReach preferred, not required)

Preferred:

• 2+ years in pediatric or early childhood settings
• Experience with autism, developmental delays, or sensory processing needs
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Training in sensory integration, NDT, or family-centered early intervention
• IEP and special education experience This role reports to Charlene Sigman, M.

S.Ed., CCC-SLP, Co-Founder & Executive Director. School of Imagination is an equal opportunity employer. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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