Job detail
Teaching assistant – children’s day program
Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/3/2026
Location
Town of Smithtown, New York
Salary
$18 - $22 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The teaching assistant will assist teachers in implementing individualized education programs (Ieps) and collecting student performance data. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe classroom environment and supervising students during daily activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must obtain a nys level i teaching assistant certification within one year and possess a high school diploma. A minimum of 9 college credits is required within the first year of employment.
high schoolprofessional certificateEmpathyPatienceTeam collaborationInterpersonal communicationSafety complianceCrisis interventionData collectionStudent supervisionClassroom managementApplied behavior analysisInstructional supportIEP implementation
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- 403(b) retirement plan