Early Childhood Aide Instructor Substitute - Bilingual

Developmental Disabilities Institute • Huntington, NY

7d • $17 - $21

About The Position

EARLY CHILDHOOD AIDE INSTRUCTOR SUBSTITUTE - BILINGUAL Substitute, $17.45-$20.94/hr Do you want to make a difference in a young child’s life? Join the DDI, Early Childhood Services team where best practices are utilized to provide superior education and therapeutic services for children who present with developmental delays. The Role: As an Early Childhood Aide Instructor, also known as Teacher Assistant, you will work closely alongside Special Education Teachers as part of the interdisciplinary team, providing support to children with developmental disabilities on a variety of age-appropriate educational goals. You are offered on-going trainings and support provided by experts in the field of education. Our classrooms are enriched with “State of the Art" materials to meet the needs of our students with outdoor learning areas. School programs are 12-month calendar with 9 weeks of vacation. We offer the opportunity to work in a self-contained setting utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Minimum 6 college credits
• Must possess NYS Level I Teaching Assistant certification within first 6 months of hire
• Thorough knowledge of English (grammar, spelling punctuation, etc) as well as fluency (both verbal and written) in the second language.
• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
• Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
• Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
• Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
• Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing

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

Benefits

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.
• Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees