Teacher Assistant

Blue Bird Day; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Bird Day recherche un Assistant Paraprofessionnel pour soutenir notre personnel thérapeutique dans un cadre innovant pour des étudiants neurodivers. Ce rôle offre des opportunités progressives avec un taux horaire compétitif et des avantages tels que l'aide à la formation, des congés payés et un environnement collaboratif. Nos assistants acquièrent une expérience diversifiée avec des thèmes multiples, y compris les besoins quotidiens des étudiants.

Benefits

Taux horaire compétitif

Soutien à la reconduction de la licence

Congés payés

Jours de développement professionnel

401k avec participation de l'entreprise

Assurance santé, dentaire et vie

Stationnement sur site

Qualifications

• Baccalauréat de préférence ou au moins 60 heures de crédits universitaires.
• Volonté d'obtenir une licence de paraprofessionnel.
• Capacité à soulever 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assister les thérapeutes avec les clients.
• Promouvoir la participation aux activités thérapeutiques.
• Préparer les salles de thérapie et les leçons.

Skills

Assistance aux thérapeutes

Promotion de la participation

Préparation des leçons

Aide aux besoins quotidiens

Education

Licence de préférée

60 heures de crédits universitaires

Job description

We are seeking a Teacher Assistant Paraprofessional to join our team to support our therapeutic staff. The Teacher Assistant Paraprofessional will work alongside licensed social workers, occupational, physical, speech, and ABA therapists.

Mentorship and opportunities to observe therapy sessions, as well as assistance with graduate school applications, will be provided for our therapeutic assistant paraprofessionals.

80% of our Teacher Assistant Paraprofessional staff have been accepted into graduate healthcare programs!

Our Teacher Assistants are paraprofessionals gaining diverse experience with room for advancement.

Responsibilities include assisting therapists with clients, promoting participation in therapeutic activities, preparing therapy rooms and lessons, helping students with daily care needs, and maintaining the facility.

Teacher Assistant Paraprofessional Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Or at least 60 semester hours of college credit or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam
- Willingness to obtain a paraprofessional license
- Ability to lift 35 lbs

Benefits include: competitive hourly rate ($17.50-$19/hour based on experience), license renewal support, PTO, paid holidays, professional development days, a 6-week ramp-up for new parents, 401k with company match, BCBS PPO insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, no travel, onsite parking, and more!

For more info, visit our careers page: bluebirddayprogram.com/careers.

Our collaborative culture includes onboarding, mentorship, celebrations, branded apparel, and more!

Our team supports an innovative program for neurodiverse students at Blue Bird Day, offering therapies in a preschool-like setting for children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders, with locations in Chicago and Wheaton. We are growing!

Salary: $17.50 - $19 per hour