Therapeutic Assistant/Teacher Assistant - Chicago

Make a Meaningful Difference as a Therapeutic Assistant!Do you love working on a collaborative team with a shared mission? Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community while growing your skills in a play-based, child-centered clinical environment? Blue Bird Day, a leading specialized intensive pediatric therapeutic day program, is seeking a Therapeutic Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists.Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers!About the RoleAs a Therapeutic Assistant, you will support children ages 2-7 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. In this role, you'll help promote each child's cognitive, social, emotional, adaptive, and developmental growth by:Assisting with individualized therapy activities and classroom/lesson preparationSupporting group therapy rotationsCollaborating daily with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and social workersHelping maintain a positive, engaging, play-based learning environmentCompensation & BenefitsHourly Rate: $18.25–$19/hourHealth Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Competitive PTO and Holiday Allowances401(k) with Employer ContributionsContinuing Education (CEU) ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramSchedule & LocationHours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PMLocation: 1921 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 60613RequirementsBachelor's or Associate's degree OR completion of at least 60 semester hours of college-level courseworkExperience working with children or clients with special needs is a plusAbility to lift up to 25lbsWhy Join Blue Bird Day?Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven cultureProfessional growth opportunities, including mentorship and CEU supportThe chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with neurodiverse needsPlease see our full Therapeutic Assistant job description attached to this posting, along with details of our competitive benefits package. Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!