Teacher Assistant - Chicago

Make a Meaningful Difference as a Teacher 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? Merlin Day Academy, an ISBE-approved private therapeutic day school , is seeking a Teacher Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists. About The Role As a Teacher Assistant , you will support children ages 6-14 years old 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 Compensation & Benefits Hourly Rate: $18.25-20/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 AM - 4:30 PM OR 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Location: 3319 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, 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 Merlin Day Academy? 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 Teacher Assistant job description attached to this posting, along with details of our competitive benefits package. Salary: $18.25 - $20.00 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Eyas Landing