Early Childhood Aide Instructor
DescriptionOverview 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.
Responsibilities
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 Essential Functions
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 Qualifications
High School Diploma required
Minimum 6 college credits
Must possess NYS Level I Teaching Assistant certification within 6 months from entering this position Recommended Skills Teaching Playgrounds Fire Alarm Systems Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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.
Responsibilities
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 Essential Functions
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 Qualifications
High School Diploma required
Minimum 6 college credits
Must possess NYS Level I Teaching Assistant certification within 6 months from entering this position Recommended Skills Teaching Playgrounds Fire Alarm Systems Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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