Push-In PTA for Inclusive Preschool

Mission-Edge; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Descripción de la vacante

Includ(Ed) in San Diego seeks a Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to work directly in the classroom, supporting movement, mobility, participation, and success for preschool children. You will collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to integrate physical therapy into daily routines.

This role emphasizes neurodiversity-affirming care, push-in services in natural settings, and staff training. You will partner with a multidisciplinary team to promote independence, play, and

Formación

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current California licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Experience working with young children, preferably in a preschool, childcare, or pediatric setting.
• Experience providing physical therapy services in a classroom or other school-based environment preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate pediatric physical therapy practices and gross motor development.

Responsabilidades

• Provide physical therapy intervention within the classroom through individual and small-group activities under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Support children’s gross motor development, mobility, balance, coordination, strength, postural control, and functional movement.
• Provide push-in physical therapy support within the natural classroom environment.
• Support children’s participation in classroom routines, playground activities, transitions, movement-based play, and social experiences with peers.
• Collaborate closely with teachers and other therapists to integrate physical therapy strategies into everyday classroom activities and routines.
• Consult with classroom teams regarding individual student needs, gross motor development, mobility, positioning, balance, coordination, and environmental access.
• Provide practical strategies, modeling, and training to teachers and classroom staff to support children’s movement and participation throughout the school day.
• Help implement classroom-based adaptations and environmental supports that promote safe access, mobility, and participation.

Conocimientos

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Classroom-based PT

Strong communication

Educación

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Descripción del empleo

Includ(Ed) in San Diego seeks a Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to work directly in the classroom, supporting movement, mobility, participation, and success for preschool children. You will collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to integrate physical therapy into daily routines.

This role emphasizes neurodiversity-affirming care, push-in services in natural settings, and staff training. You will partner with a multidisciplinary team to promote independence, play, and