Teaching assistant - Early childhood services

TEACHING ASSISTANT - EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES [Ronkonkoma | Medford |Huntington] Hourly, $17.00-$20.40/hr

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?

About DDI

For nearly 65 years, DDI (Developmental Disabilities Institute) has been a leading agency providing a full spectrum of care for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We are driven by a dedicated team and a deep belief in the potential of every individual.

The Role

• As an Early Childhood Aide Instructor, also known as 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.
• You are offered on-going trainings and support provided by experts in the field of education.
• Our classrooms are enriched with “State of the Art" materials to meet the needs of our students with outdoor learning areas.
• School programs are 12-month calendar with 9 weeks of vacation.
• We offer the opportunity to work in a self-contained setting utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Positions available in Medford, Ronkonkoma and Huntington

What you'll do

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

What you must be able to do

• 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

Why You'll Love This Job

• Build
• Meaningful
• Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and
• Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be
• Part of a
• Supportive
• Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience
• Job
• Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.
• Exceptional
• Work-Life
• Balance: Generous paid time off.

Here’s How We Support You

• 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 DDI.
• And
• More: Paid time off and other valuable benefits!

When you join our team, you become part of the DDI Family! Click here [https://youtu.be/PWZGTIkeLeg] to watch our video to find out more about the DDI Family.

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.