Therapeutic Assistant/Teacher Assistant - Wheaton

Therapeutic Assistant/Teacher Assistant - Wheaton Department: Therapy Assistants Full Time Wheaton, Illinois, United States - 60189 Description 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. As 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 preparation Supporting group therapy rotations Collaborating daily with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers Helping maintain a positive, engaging, play-based learning environment Hourly Rate: $18.25–$18.75/hour Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision + Life & Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Competitive PTO and Holiday Allowances 401(k) with Employer Contributions Continuing Education (CEU) Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Schedule & Location Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Location: 140 E. Loop Rd. Wheaton, IL Requirements Bachelor's or Associate's degree OR completion of at least 60 semester hours of college-level coursework Experience working with children or clients with special needs is a plus Ability to lift up to 25lbs Why Join Blue Bird Day? Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven culture Professional growth opportunities, including mentorship and CEU support The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with neurodiverse needs Please see our full Therapeutic Assistant job description attached to this posting, along with details of our competitive benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Bird Day, LLC