Early Childhood Center Occupational Therapist

Early Childhood Center Occupational Therapist 2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA 22043 $60

• $70 an hour
• Part-time $60
• $70 an hour

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Part-time Temple Rodef Shalom Early Childhood Center Occupational Therapist Employee Status:

Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Reports to:

ECC Director Schedule:

10-15 hours per week, onsite; days are flexible

Salary/Benefits:

$60.00

• $75.

00 per hour based on experience, access to 403b plan (no employer contributions) Must hold Professional Liability Insurance About Us Temple Rodef Shalom is a Reform Jewish congregation located in the Northern Virginia suburbs, just outside Washington, DC. Since our founding in 1962, we have grown into the largest Jewish congregation in Virginia, serving nearly 1,800 households. We are bustling with activity, serving over 200 families in our Early Childhood Center, nearly 800 students in our Religious School and hundreds of people each week who walk through our doors to pray, sing, learn, connect and mark life cycle moments. Licensed under the Virginia Department of Education, the Temple Rodef Shalom Early Childhood Center (ECC) provides a strong educational foundation for children ages 2-5, guided by the Reggio Emilio educational philosophy. The ECC Occupational Therapist will work directly with students in our program, in regular consultation with teachers and families. Our support philosophy is based on a push-in model of intervention: using a child's natural environment and peer group setting to facilitate skills and social development. The OT is a critical part of this process and a key resource for our entire teaching team.

Essential Responsibilities:

Individual work with Children Perform screenings to identify children who are demonstrating developmental delays or social-emotional challenges Create a treatment plan with functional, social, and developmental goals, including benchmarks to measure the child's progress Work closely with teachers, parents and the ECC specialist team to develop a holistic understanding of each student and the full range of factors influencing their development Perform initial evaluations, as needed, to establish functional performance, assess baseline standardized scores, and make any additional recommendations or referrals Ensure and maintain a safe environment for children Contributing to the

School Environment:

Be a resource to teachers and administration: problem-solve and share intervention strategies Model learning activities to classrooms or small groups in collaboration with the teacher Recommend modifications to the classroom or to teaching/materials to enhance a child's participation Offer professional development training sessions on typical and atypical child development, the impact of social emotional health on learning and participation, or other topics deemed necessary in consultation with the ECC Director Collaborate with speech therapist on shared students Core Competencies You demonstrate the following qualities, which are essential for success: Relate well to people of all ages and backgrounds, building effective and meaningful relationships Are self-motivated and proactive, willing to take initiative Must possess good critical thinking and problem-solving abilities Must display patience, flexibility and tolerance when working with children Thrive in a fast-paced environment, able to multi-task and keep track of multiple workflows Must be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program Maintain a positive attitude in a high-expectation culture Must exhibit high levels of patience and tolerance when working with children Must have a warm, supportive attitude towards children and their families Communication Competencies Must have strong written and oral communication skills that are clear and thoughtful Education and Experience MA in Occupational Therapy Min. 3-5 years of post-qualification experience working with children in a school setting Experience with parenting programs or families with young children preferred Physical Requirements Must be able to perform the activities of a play-based occupational therapist: Standing for extended periods of time Bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling Sitting on the floor with children Temple Rodef Shalom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all employees. The Temple does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$60.00

• $70.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Retirement plan

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

Working with pre-school aged children: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Professional Liability Insurance (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Falls Church, VA 22043 (Required)

Work Location:

In person