Therapeutic Assistant/Teacher Assistant - Chicago (West Loop)
About The Position
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 in Chicago, IL. As a Therapeutic Assistant, you will support children ages 2–6 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:
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree OR completion of at least 60 semester hours of college-level coursework
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children or clients with special needs is a plus
Responsibilities
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
