EARLY CHILDHOOD AIDE INSTRUCTOR

DDI Brand; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 22,937 - 27,524; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Ability to make a difference in lives

Job summary

A care organization based in New York is seeking an Early Childhood Aide to support special education teachers and assist children with developmental disabilities. The role involves maintaining classroom supplies, facilitating educational activities, and ensuring the safety of children. Qualifications include a High School Diploma and NYS Level I Teaching Assistant certification to be acquired within six months. Generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement are offered as benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Must possess NYS Level I Teaching Assistant certification within 6 months.
• Minimum of 6 college credits required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies.
• Implement outlined behavior treatment plans.
• Assist children in all daily living activities.
• Work collaboratively with classroom staff.

Skills

Safety awareness

Ability to follow directions

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Minimum 6 college credits

NYS Level I Teaching Assistant certification

Job description

Medford
1 Scouting Boulevard
Medford, NY 11763, USA

Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI, is one of the largest providers of care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities and other special needs. DDI has been a part of Long Island for over 50 years serving over 1,500 children and adults with Autism, other developmental disabilities and special needs. DDI provides innovative and expansive services to our population through various educational settings, residential services, day habilitation programs and vocational services.

Working in DDI's Early Childhood Services division the Early Childhood Aide works along side the Special Education Teacher and Assistants as part of the interdisciplinary team. Working in the classroom the early Childhood Aide works with children with developmental disabilities on a variety of age-appropriate educational goals.

Pay Range: $16.65-$19.98

What you'll do for DDI

• 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
• Demonstrate knowledge of outlined curriculum and IFSP/IEP goals
• Assist children in all daily living activities
• Work collaboratively with classroom staff and team members
• Other duties as assigned

What you must be able to do for the role

• 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

What you offer us

• High School Diploma required
• Minimum 6 college credits
• Must possess NYS Level I Teaching Assistant certification within 6 months from entering this position

What DDI can offer you:

• The ability to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we support
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and more!

DDI 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. We are people inspired by purpose.

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