Therapeutic & Teacher Assistant - Play-Based Advocate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life and disability insurance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Blue Bird Day in Wheaton, IL is seeking a Therapeutic Assistant/Teacher Assistant for a clinic-based preschool and kindergarten program. You will support children ages 2-6 with ASD, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs, assisting therapy activities and classroom preparation.

The role offers an hourly rate of $18.25–$19, merit increases, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, life and disability insurance, PTO, holidays, 401(k) with company

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent (60 credits) required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working 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, physical, speech-language therapists and social workers.
• Help maintain a positive, engaging, play-based learning environment.

Skills

Special needs experience

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent college credit (60 credits)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Blue Bird Day in Wheaton, IL is seeking a Therapeutic Assistant/Teacher Assistant for a clinic-based preschool and kindergarten program. You will support children ages 2-6 with ASD, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs, assisting therapy activities and classroom preparation.

The role offers an hourly rate of $18.25–$19, merit increases, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, life and disability insurance, PTO, holidays, 401(k) with company