Therapeutic Assistant/Teacher Assistant - Wheaton
About The Position
The Therapeutic Assistant supports children ages 2–7 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. The role helps promote each child’s cognitive, social, emotional, adaptive, and developmental growth in a play-based therapeutic preschool and kindergarten program. This clinic-based position is located at 140 E. Loop Rd. in Wheaton, Illinois, and follows a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends. The assistant supports individualized therapy activities and classroom preparation, participates in group therapy rotations, and collaborates daily with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers to maintain a positive, engaging learning environment. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent college credit (60 credits) and experience working with children or clients with special needs. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. The position includes physical and documentation duties, including lifting at least 35 pounds, walking or running when needed to keep clients safe, implementing behavior management techniques based on company-provided training, using hands and arms to perform therapy tasks, and using a keyboard, desktop computer, and iPad to complete documentation for funders. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent college credit (60 credits) required.
- Experience working with children or clients with special needs required.
- Ability to lift at least 35 pounds, including children and therapy equipment.
- Ability to use hands and arms to prepare for and perform required therapy tasks.
- Ability to use a keyboard, desktop computer, and iPad to complete required documentation.
- Ability to implement behavior management techniques based on company-provided training.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with individualized therapy activities and classroom or lesson preparation.
- Support group therapy rotations.
- Collaborate daily with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers.
- Help maintain a positive, engaging, play-based learning environment.
- Use required documentation tools to complete documentation for funders.
- Implement behavior management techniques based on training provided by the company.
- Walk and/or run when needed to keep clients safe.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Employee assistance programs.
- Paid time off and holidays, including 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
- Continuing education and approved CEUs.
- Opportunities for professional advancement and additional leadership responsibilities, including Department Lead, Safety-Care Instructor, Onboarder, and CPR Instructor.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of $1 for $1 on the first 3% and $0.50 for $1 up to another 2%.
- Flexibility for new parents.
- Free onsite parking.
- Annual merit-based increases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
