EARLY CHILDHOOD AIDE BILINGUAL - SUBSTITUTE
About the role
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? 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. 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.
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
Requirements
- 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
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required
- Thorough knowledge of English (grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc) as well as fluency (both verbal and written) in the second language.
Skills
- Empathic, compassionate, and patient
- Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
- A good communicator and team player
- Passionate about making a difference
Benefits
- Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
- Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
- Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
- Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
Pay
$17.30 - $20.76/hour
Schedule
Per Diem, Hourly