Teacher Assistant - Chicago at Merlin Day Academy

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMake 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 RoleAs a Therapeutic 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 by:Assisting with individualized therapy activities and classroom/lesson preparationSupporting group therapy rotationsCollaborating daily with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and social workersHelping maintain a positive, engaging, play-based learning environmentCompensation & BenefitsHourly Rate: $18–$18.50/hourHealth Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision + Life & Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Competitive PTO and Holiday Allowances401(k) with Employer ContributionsContinuing Education (CEU) ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramSchedule & LocationHours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM OR 8:30 AM–5:00 PMLocation: 3319 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, ILRequirementsBachelor's or Associate's degree OR completion of at least 60 semester hours of college-level courseworkExperience working with children or clients with special needs is a plusAbility to lift up to 25lbsWhy Join Merlin Day Academy?Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven cultureProfessional growth opportunities, including mentorship and CEU supportThe chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with neurodiverse needsPlease see our full Teacher 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!