EARLY CHILDHOOD PRESCHOOL 1:1 AIDE

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) • Town of Brookhaven, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose? 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. About Brightway Living & Learning: 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. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required

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
• 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