EARLY CHILDHOOD AIDE INSTRUCTOR - BILINGUAL
Hourly, full-time/part-time position with a schedule of Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm.
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.
About the role
As an Early Childhood Aide Instructor (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. Our classrooms are enriched with “State of the Art” materials and outdoor learning areas. The school program follows a 12-month calendar with 9 weeks of vacation. You will work in a self-contained setting utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Responsibilities
- Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies
- Assist with bussing at arrival and dismissal
- Follow the lead of the 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
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
- Empathetic, compassionate, and patient
- Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
- A good communicator and team player
- Passionate about making a difference
Benefits
- Comprehensive paid training
- Exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Career growth opportunities within Brightway Living & Learning
- Paid time off for school breaks
Pay
Salary range: $17.45-$20.94/hour
Schedule
- Full-time/Part-time
- Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm
- 12-month calendar with 9 weeks of vacation