Early Childhood Aide Instructor - Bilingual

EARLY CHILDHOOD AIDE INSTRUCTOR - BILINGUAL
Hourly, Full time/Part time Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:30pm

Make A Real Difference Everyday: Do you want to make a difference in a young child’s life? Join the Brightway Living & Learning, Early Childhood Services team where best practices are utilized to provide superior education and therapeutic services for children who present with developmental delays.

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including 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. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

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.

Salary Range: $17.45-$20.94/hour

What You Need For the Role:

• 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.

 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


• Provide verbal translation as needed for staff, families and other stakeholders.


• Translate written documents as needed for families and staff.


• 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.

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 Brightway Living & Learning.


• And More: Paid time off for school breaks!

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient


• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic


• A good communicator and team player


• Passionate about making a difference

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!

When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! Click here to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living & Learning Family. 

Brightway Living & Learning 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.