Teacher Assistant - Chicago
Merlin Day Academy
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- Pay
- $18 to $20
- an hour
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 7
- 12 days ago
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About the company
Merlin Day Academy
Higher education · 2 to 10 employees
Merlin Day Academy, an ISBE-approved private therapeutic day school
What you'll do
- 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
What you need
- 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
- Education: an associate degree or a bachelor's degree
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Perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO
- 401(k) with Employer Contributions
- CEU Reimbursement
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Teacher Assistant - Therapeutic Day Program 3319 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL | Clinic-Based | Predictable Monday–Friday Schedule - No Evenings or Weekends. Make a Meaningful Difference as a Teacher 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? Merlin Day Academy, an ISBE-approved private therapeutic day school , is seeking a Teacher Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists. Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers ! About the Role As a Teacher Assistant , you will support children ages 6-14 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. Knowledge and Skills Required: 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 Compensation & Ben efits Hourly Rate: $18.25–$20/hour Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision + Life & Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Competitive PTO and Holiday Allowances: Generous PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday 401(k) with Employer Contributions: Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2% Continuing Education (CEU) Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Free Onsite Parking 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 Merlin Day Academy? 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