Therapeutic Assistant: Play‑Based Therapy & Growth Path

Blue Bird Day, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Blue Bird Day, LLC in Chicago is hiring a Therapeutic Assistant/Teacher Assistant for a preschool and kindergarten program. You will support children aged 2-7 with ASD and other needs, helping cognitive, social, emotional, and developmental growth in a clinic-based setting.

The role offers a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends, an hourly rate of $18.25–$19, comprehensive benefits, PTO, holidays, CEUs, and growth opportunities including leadership tracks such as

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 credits required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with children or clients with special needs required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individualized therapy activities and classroom/lesson preparation.
• Support group therapy rotations.
• Collaborate daily with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers.
• Help maintain a positive, engaging, play-based learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Special needs experience

Team collaboration

Lifting 35 lbs

Education

Associate's degree or 60 credits

Job description

Blue Bird Day, LLC in Chicago is hiring a Therapeutic Assistant/Teacher Assistant for a preschool and kindergarten program. You will support children aged 2-7 with ASD and other needs, helping cognitive, social, emotional, and developmental growth in a clinic-based setting.

The role offers a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends, an hourly rate of $18.25–$19, comprehensive benefits, PTO, holidays, CEUs, and growth opportunities including leadership tracks such as