Pediatric COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) - Group Therapy

Overview Tiny Little Seed is the preschool program affiliated with Natterings a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy practice, providing speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy to infants and toddlers. Geared for children ages 2 years old and older, we are a preschool program developed by multidisciplinary early childhood specialists, with a team of speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. TLS specifically focuses on the Hanen way of communication, and trains all staff to promote awareness in different steps of communication and behaviors. We believe that children in this age learn best by having fun and so we emphasize a learn through play modality. We will play to promote growth and friendship. We will celebrate each and every milestone. Please join us, and help us plant this seed together for a lifelong journey of learning. We hope that with your help our students will thrive with us, and most importantly, have fun. We are seeking a fun, dedicated, and compassionate COTA to join our team full-time as a Therapeutic Early Childhood Educator. You will be part of our center-based early intervention preschool program. In this role, you will lead small groups comprised of children with a range of developmental disabilities, including autism, to support their growth and create a nurturing environment that fosters learning through play. Bilingualism (especially Spanish) is highly preferred as we are a diverse program and value providing in-language and culturally informed care for our students. This position is based out of our Los Angeles location in the Miracle Mile/Hancock Park neighborhood.

The schedule will be:

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Responsibilities Lead small group sessions to foster student's social, emotional, intellectual and physical development and that respects their dignity and their contributions. Communicate effectively with children, families, and team members to ensure a collaborative approach. Ensure that children entrusted under our care are properly supervised at all times. Perform light housekeeping duties as needed. Assist with potty training and/or changing diapers as needed. Compiles with child abuse reporting laws. Perform other duties as assigned. Competencies & Skills Active OTA Licensure Active CPR certification Previous experience in special education preferred Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to maintain a professional and positive demeanor Ability to work independently, efficiently, and multitask. Must have excellent attendance, be punctual, and professional. Benefits are available for full-time employees, including: Health, Dental, Vision, Chiro, 401k, and Paid Leave. Please review our website for additional details at: www.natterings.net Join our dedicated team where you can make a difference in our students' lives!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$30.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance License reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Los Angeles, CA 90005 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Los Angeles, CA 90005: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person