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About the Role

As an Early Childhood Aide Instructor, you will work alongside Special Education Teachers, providing support to children with developmental disabilities on educational goals. You will receive ongoing training and support from experts in the field, and work in enriched classrooms with state-of-the-art materials and outdoor learning areas. The program operates on a 12-month calendar with 9 weeks of vacation, and offers the opportunity to work in a self-contained setting utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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
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
Follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
Ascend and descend stairs with railing

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)
Fluency (both verbal and written) in a second language

Skills

Bilingual (verbal and written)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Location

Long Island

Work Type

Hourly
Full time
Part time
Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:30pm

Education Level

High School Diploma
Minimum 6 college credits

Salary/Compensations

$17.45-$20.94/hour

Benefits

Comprehensive Paid Training
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
FSA
EAP
403(b) retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off for school breaks

About the Company

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.
Brightway's dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace using persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science.
Learn more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

Equal Opportunity

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
At Brightway, we believe that with the right support, progress is always possible.