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Therapeutic Assistant/Teacher Assistant Department Lead - 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 Department Lead to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists.

Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers!

About the Role

As a Therapeutic Assistant Department Lead, 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

  • Providing mentorship and performance feedback to Therapeutic Assistants to ensure consistency in care delivery and growth

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $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, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

  • Location: 140 E. Loop Rd. Wheaton, IL 60189

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

  • Receives a score of Meets or Exceeds Expectations for most competencies in the performance review

  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs

Why Join Blue Bird Day?

At Blue Bird Day, we provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on helping children in a play-based setting. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes growth and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. We offer professional growth opportunities, including mentorship and CEU support.