EARLY CHILDHOOD PRESCHOOL 1:1 AIDE

About Brightway Living & Learning

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non‑profit provider of human services on Long Island, offering 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. The organization utilizes persistence, adaptability, and behavioral science to help individuals grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace.

About the Role

As an Early Childhood Aide Instructor 1:1 Aide (Teacher Assistant), you will work closely with Special Education Teachers as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing support to children with developmental disabilities on age‑appropriate educational goals. You will receive ongoing training and work in classrooms equipped with state‑of‑the‑art materials and outdoor learning areas. The school operates on a 12‑month calendar with nine weeks of vacation and follows Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies.
• Assist with bussing at arrival and dismissal.
• Implement a child’s IEP and monitor progress toward goals.
• Apply teaching strategies utilizing principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Collect data and document student progress as outlined by the classroom teacher.
• Follow the lead of the classroom teacher.
• Implement outlined behavior treatment plans.
• Supervise children during classroom activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the curriculum and IEP goals.
• Assist children with daily living activities.
• Work collaboratively with classroom staff and team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required).
• Ability to modify the environment to ensure child safety.
• Physical ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 lb to a height of 3 ft (e.g., onto a changing table).
• Capability to move quickly up to 200 ft to prevent elopement.
• Ability to position self or maneuver the classroom to facilitate instruction in both classroom and playground settings.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and respond to fire alarms.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs with a railing.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive paid training.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities for career advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.

Pay

$21.00 per hour (part‑time).

Schedule

Shifts available Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm.