Therapeutic Assistant/Teacher Assistant - Wheaton

Blue Bird Day LLC

Wheaton, ILFull-timePosted Apr 1, 2026

18.00–18.50 an hour

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Benefits

Dental CoveragePaid Time OffHealth Insurance

Job Description

isciplinary team of top therapists.

Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers!

About the Role

As a Therapeutic Assistant, 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

CompensationBenefits
• Hourly Rate: $18–$18.50/hour
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision + LifeDisability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive PTO and Holiday Allowances
• 401(k) with Employer Contributions
• Continuing Education (CEU) Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

ScheduleLocation
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• Location: 140 E. Loop Rd. Wheaton, 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 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 threebirdsonemission.com/careers to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree OR completion of at least 60 semester hours of college-level coursework
  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs

Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $18–$18.50/hour
  • Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision + LifeDisability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Competitive PTO and Holiday Allowances
  • 401(k) with Employer Contributions
  • Continuing Education (CEU) Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • ScheduleLocation
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • As a Therapeutic Assistant, 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
  • Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM


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