Therapeutic AssistantTeacher Assistant Chicago (West Loop)

Chicago, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 18

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

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As a Therapeutic Assistant you will support children ages 36 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ADHD sensory processing disorder and other neurodiverse this role youll help promote each childs 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$18.50/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: MondayFriday 8:30 AM5:00 PM
Location: 1233 W. Adams St. Chicago IL 60607

Requirements

Bachelors or Associates 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.

Apply today at to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!

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 inte...