Early Childhood Aide Bilingual - Substitute

Developmental Disabilities Institute•Ronkonkoma, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

About DDI: For nearly 65 years, DDI (Developmental Disabilities Institute) has been a leading agency providing a full spectrum of care for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We are driven by a dedicated team and a deep belief in the potential of every individual. The Role: As an Early Childhood Aide Sub, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. You will work closely with them in a classroom setting, assisting with daily living activities, and work collaboratively with the classroom teacher and team members. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Thorough knowledge of English (grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc) as well as fluency (both verbal and written) in the second language.
Modify the area to secure the safety of children
Move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
Move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
Position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
Ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
Ascend and descend stairs with railing

Nice To Haves

Empathic, compassionate, and patient
Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
A good communicator and team player
Passionate about making a difference

Responsibilities

Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies
Assist with bussing at arrival and dismissal
Follow lead of classroom teacher
Implement outlined behavior treatment plans
Supervise children during classroom activities
Demonstrate knowledge of outlined curriculum and IFSP/IEP goals
Assist children in all daily living activities
Work collaboratively with classroom staff and team members
Provide verbal translation as needed for staff, families, and other stakeholders.
Translate written documents as needed for families and staff.
Other duties as assigned