Early Childhood Preschool 1:1 Aide

Developmental Disabilities Institute • Medford, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

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. Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. As an Early Childhood Aide Instructor 1:1 Aide, 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

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies
• Assist with bussing at arrival and dismissal
• Responsible for the implementation of a child’s IEP and progress towards goals
• Implement teaching strategies utilizing principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Collect data and document student’s progress as outlined by classroom teacher
• Follow lead of classroom teacher
• Implement outlined behavior treatment plans
• Supervise children during classroom activities
• Demonstrate knowledge of outlined curriculum and IEP goals
• Assist children in all daily living activities
• Work collaboratively with classroom staff and team members
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• FSA
• EAP

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED