Early Childhood Preschool Aide
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
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About DDI
Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) was founded in 1961 to address the special education needs of children with autism and other developmental disabilities and provide therapeutic intervention.
Job Details
Description
About DDI
Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) was founded in 1961 to address the special education needs of children with autism and other developmental disabilities and provide therapeutic intervention.
Today, DDI is a dynamic, nonprofit, multi-site agency, each day serving hundreds of children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, providing educational, residential, habilitative, vocational, transportation, and self-direction support to the Long Island community.
DDI's educational, residential, day, and vocational supports are as diverse as the people we serve. Through more than 60 years of sustained effort, DDI has grown substantially.
Our agency recognizes the unique needs of each person for whom we care and maintains the highest standards of teaching for our children, adults, and families, as well as training for our staff. We pride ourselves on utilizing research-based methods across all agency programs.
Our Purpose
We help children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities experience personal growth and fulfillment.
Our Core Values
Integrity
We adhere to moral and ethical principles.
Dignity
We treat each other as being worthy of honor and respect.
Compassion
We act with caring and kindness.
Teamwork
We work together to achieve common goals.
Salary: $21.00/hour
What You'll Do At DDI
- Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies
- Assist with bussing at arrival and dismissal
- Responsible for the implementation of a child’s IEP and progress towards goals
- Implement teaching strategies utilizing principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Collect data and document student’s progress as outlined by classroom teacher
- Follow lead of classroom teacher
- Implement outlined behavior treatment plans
- Supervise children during classroom activities
- Demonstrate knowledge of outlined curriculum and IEP goals
- Assist children in all daily living activities
- Work collaboratively with classroom staff and team members
- Other duties as assigned
- Must be able to modify the area to secure 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
- High School Diploma required
- The ability to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we support
- Generous paid time off
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement and more!
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.Seniority level
- Seniority level
Entry level
- Employment type
Part-time
- Job function
Education and Training - Industries Individual and Family Services
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