San Diego Preschool PTA — Classroom-Based, Inclusive

Mission Edge; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Direct work with inclusive childcare

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Includ(Ed) seeks a Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our neurodiversity-affirming preschool team. This role embeds therapy within the classroom and collaborates with teachers, therapists, and families to support movement, participation, and learning throughout the school day.

You will provide push-in and small-group PT interventions, help children access routines and play, and train classroom staff on strategies. California PTA licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current California PTA licensure.
• Experience with preschool/childcare or pediatric settings.
• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of play-based and relationship-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA in classroom through individual and small-group activities under supervision.
• Support gross motor development, mobility, balance, coordination, and functional movement.
• Push-in PTA support within the natural classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to integrate PT strategies into activities.
• Consult with classroom teams on student needs and mobility goals.
• Provide training to teachers and staff on movement strategies.
• Maintain brief and accurate documentation of services and student progress.
• Contribute to a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths‑based approach.

Skills

Young children experience

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Play-based approach

Neurodiversity-affirming care

Education

Associate degree in PTA

California PTA licensure

Job description

Includ(Ed) seeks a Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our neurodiversity-affirming preschool team. This role embeds therapy within the classroom and collaborates with teachers, therapists, and families to support movement, participation, and learning throughout the school day.

You will provide push-in and small-group PT interventions, help children access routines and play, and train classroom staff on strategies. California PTA licensure is required.