School Age Classroom Aide – School Age Program

Full-Time Hourly $18 - $21.60/hour

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

Shifts Available: Monday Friday 8 am 3 pm

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 1600 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 Brightways 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 .

The Role: School Age Classroom Aides in the School Age Program are creative energetic career-oriented teaching professionals who are motivated to educate individuals with developmental disabilities in an ungraded self-contained classroom. Teaching Assistants are offered on-going training and support provided by board certified behavior analysts and other qualified professionals to enhance and maximize career growth. Our school programs operate on a 12-month calendar. This is a great opportunity to get valuable experience and knowledge working in a classroom and community setting following the principles of applied behavior analysis. See full job description for qualifications and responsibilities.

What You Bring to Brightway Living & Learning:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must demonstrate an interest in working with students with developmental disabilities.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Obtain Initial Teaching Assistant Certification within the first 120 days of employment or within 120 days after transferring into this position.

What You Will Do:

• Demonstrate knowledge of outlined curriculum and IEP goals.
• Collect student behavior and performance data as directed by the teacher.
• Assist the classroom teacher to conduct basic instructional activities and help with student safety and supervision.
• Attend and pass all required in-services and trainings.
• Participate in performance reviews/discussions.
• Accept assignments in varying classes in accordance with the programs needs to provide proper ratio in class groupings.
• Be familiar with and act in accordance with all policies contained in the School Age Program Handbook for Staff.
• Assist with busing at arrival and dismissal.
• Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies.
• Under the supervision of the classroom teacher or certified TA implement outlined behavior support plans & physical restraint plans.
• Supervise children during classroom activities.
• Assist students in all daily living activities.
• Work collaboratively with classroom staff and team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Must Be Able to Do:

• Modify the area to secure the safety of the children i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
• Lift/move 20 lbs. (mats).
• Run after students up to 500 feet.
• Run to a classroom in need up to 500 feet.
• Kneel twist and bend.
• Respond to fire alarms.

Why Youll 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.

Heres 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. At Brightway we believe that with the right support progress is always possible.