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School of Imagination in Dublin, CA is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join an integrated early childhood care team. The OT works with SLP, ABA, and Infant Development to support sensory, motor, and daily living skills within classroom routines.
Responsibilities include assessments, direct therapy, interdisciplinary case conferences, documentation in CentralReach, and coaching families to apply strategies at home. CA licensure is required for this role.
School of Imagination | Dublin, CA
School of Imagination is an inclusive early childhood education and therapy center in Dublin, California, serving children birth through age 5 with a range of developmental needs and learning profiles. We integrate speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis, and early intervention alongside our preschool program. Our mission is to bring out the extraordinary in every child — and we build that foundation through collaborative, family-centered, and evidence-based care.
Our team members are passionate about children's development, mission-aligned, and committed to working across disciplines to ensure that every child leaves us with stronger communication, regulation, learning, and life skills.
The Occupational Therapist at School of Imagination is a core clinical partner in an integrated early childhood developmental care system — not a stand-alone service provider.
OT sits alongside Speech-Language Pathology, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Infant Development as one of four disciplines that collectively address communication, behavior, sensory regulation, motor development, and learning in young children. At SOI, OT strategies are embedded across classroom routines, treatment plans are built collaboratively with cross-discipline clinical teams, and skill generalization is a shared responsibility.
The right candidate isn't just a strong clinician — they think in terms of the whole child and understand that the sensory and motor foundation they're building directly supports what the SLP, the BCBA, and the classroom educator are also working on.
The OT in this role carries a full clinical caseload while contributing actively to the integrated care infrastructure. On a typical week, that includes:
Assessment & Clinical Evaluation
Direct Service Delivery
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Documentation & Compliance
Family & Caregiver Coaching
Clinical Leadership & Organizational Contribution
California OT License (OTR/L) — required to begin
Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
Commitment to interprofessional collaboration and evidence-based practice
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — particularly with families and interdisciplinary teams
Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation systems (familiarity with CentralReach preferred but not required)
2+ years of experience in pediatric or early childhood settings
Experience with children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, or sensory processing needs
Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish)
Background or training in sensory integration, neurodevelopmental approaches, or family-centered early intervention
Experience with IEP development and special education processes
Full-time position (~40 hours/week)
Hours: Monday–Friday, during business hours
Location: 9801 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA (in-person clinical work)
Environment: Classroom, therapy rooms, and our School of Imagination and Happy Talkers campus in the Dublin hills — surrounded by nature with outdoor learning spaces and gross motor areas; exposure to typical early childhood activity and learning environments
Salary: $93,000–$110,000/year, based on experience and qualifications
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision coverage
Retirement: 401(k) plan
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO + paid holidays
Professional Development: Continuing education support; access to training in our integrated care model and evidence-based practices
Mission-Driven Culture: Work alongside experienced clinicians, educators, and a deeply committed team
This role reports directly to Co-Founder & Executive Director.
School of Imagination is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and actively recruit candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences, and we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where all team members belong.
Office Location: 9801 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568
Website: www.schoolofimagination.org | www.happytalkers.org
About Us: Bringing out the extraordinary in every child.