Job detail
Therapeutic Assistant/Teacher Assistant - Wheaton
Blue Bird Day LLC
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/1/2026
Location
Wheaton, Illinois
Salary
$18 - $19 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
As a therapeutic assistant, you will support children with various neurodiverse needs by assisting with therapy activities and maintaining a positive learning environment. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote each child's growth.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have a bachelor's or associate's degree or at least 60 semester hours of college coursework. Experience working with children or clients with special needs is preferred.
associate degreebachelor degreeTeamworkCommunicationAdaptabilityProblem SolvingEmpathyObservationCollaborationCreativityBehavior ManagementPatienceChild DevelopmentEngagementClassroom PreparationTherapeutic SupportPlay-Based LearningGroup Therapy Support
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Employee Referral Program
- Competitive PTO
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- 401(k) with Employer Contributions
- Holiday Allowances