EARLY CHILDHOOD AIDE INSTRUCTOR - BILINGUAL

About the role

Brightway Living & Learning is a non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. We support over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies
• Aid 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

• 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
• Must be able 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

• Empathic, 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
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan
• Career Growth: opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning
• Paid time off for school breaks