Employment Opportunities
at Alternatives for Children
Since 1988, Alternatives For Children has been a leader in providing educational programs and therapeutic pediatric services to infants and children with special needs and their typically developing peers from throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.
As Alternatives For Children, with locations in Aquebogue, East Setauket, Dix Hills and Southampton continues to grow and expand our programs, we seek caring and compassionate individuals to join our dedicated team.
Full-Time and Part-Time positions are available.
We welcome you to explore our wide ranging employment opportunities. A fulfilling and rewarding career might be waiting for you!
Send Cover Letter and Resume to jobs@alternativesforchildren.org
Call Pamela Demeo if you have questions or need more information
631-331-6400 x135
Alternatives For Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
We invite contractual participation by Certified Minority or Women owned Business Enterprises (Certified M/WBEs)
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
Aquebogue & Southampton |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:00 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Director to manage daily operations at a preschool for special needs population. Experience with staffing, CPSE process, and early childhood education. |
| Qualifications: |
Must have NYS certification in special education/B-GR2, MA, SDA, SBL required. Excellent Salary & Benefits! |
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| Job Type: |
contract |
| Location: |
varied - Working out of our East Setauket Location |
| Hours: |
varied |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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Ongoing Service Coordinator to • Assist and participate in Initial visits and IFSP meetings • Monitor and organize all therapy services for caseload • Maintain records and reports regarding service coordinator activities and service authorizations • Updating and uploading information to NYEIS (New York Early Intervention System • Maintain documentation to comply with state regulations • Facilitate and collaborate with families on the initial evaluations and meetings. |
| Qualifications: |
Bachelor’s degree; Master's preferred. Must have experience as OSC with EI population. Experience as a Special Education Teacher, Social Worker, Psychologist or related field essential. We invite contractual participation by Certified Minority or Women owned Business Enterprises (Certified M/WBEs) |
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| Job Type: |
contract |
| Location: |
varied |
| Hours: |
varied |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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Early Intervention (EI), birth to 3 year old program Special Education teachers will assist in the screening, assessment, evaluation, identification and treatment of students presenting with developmental delays or disabilities; assist students in the development of cognitive, communication, social and emotional, adaptive, fine and gross motor skills, within home, school, and other community settings. Special Education teachers will collaborate with other disciplines in order to develop and address goals and objectives as required by each student's IFSP; This includes providing families with information, modeling, training and support to positively affect the development and maintenance of skills. In compliance with state and local requirements, each teacher will be responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation regarding student services and subsequent needs. |
| Qualifications: |
NYS Certification in Special Ed/Early Childhood B - Gr 2 requiredand have experience with Early Intervention population. We invite contractual participation by Certified Minority or Women owned Business Enterprises (Certified M/WBEs) |
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| Job Type: |
contract |
| Location: |
varied |
| Hours: |
varied |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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Early Intervention (EI), birth to 3 year old program. To provide physical therapy services to patients as written by the IFSP, including: Assessment, evaluation and development of therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional goals; To provide instruction in use of equipment; Assessment of the need for devices; Collaborate with other disciplines, as needed in order to address goals and objectives as indicated in each student's IFSP. Sessions will be within home, school, and other community settings. Physical Therapists will instruct family members when appropriate to assist the student in reaching established goals. In compliance with state and local requirements, each therapist will be responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation regarding student services and subsequent needs. |
| Qualifications: |
Must be NYS licensed/certified and have experience with Early Intervention population. We invite contractual participation by Certified Minority or Women owned Business Enterprises (Certified M/WBEs) |
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| Job Type: |
contract |
| Location: |
varied |
| Hours: |
varied |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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Early Intervention (EI), birth to 3 year old program. Will evaluate, treat, and recommend services for students experiencing delays with expressive and receptive language skills, cognition, swallowing, articulation/phonology, fluency and oral motor within home, school, and other community. Speech Pathologist will provide support to families, and collaborate with other disciplines, as needed in order to address goals and objectives as indicated in each student's IFSP. In compliance with state and local requirements, each therapist will be responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation regarding student services and subsequent needs. |
| Qualifications: |
Must be NYS certified and have experience with Early Intervention population. We invite contractual participation by Certified Minority or Women owned Business Enterprises (Certified M/WBEs) |
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| Job Type: |
contract |
| Location: |
varied |
| Hours: |
varied |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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Early Intervention (EI), birth to 3 year old program. Occupational Therapists will screen, identify, assess, evaluate, treat, and recommend services for students who exhibit a delay or disability in fine motor, sensory motor and/or adaptive functioning. Occupational therapists will promote optimal function and engagement in meaningful activities, remediate developmental disabilities, provide support to families, and collaborate with other disciplines, as needed in order to address goals and objectives as indicated in each student's IFSP. Sessions will be within home, school, and other community settings. In compliance with state and local requirements, each therapist will be responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation regarding student services and subsequent needs. |
| Qualifications: |
Must be NYS certified and have experience with Early Intervention population. We invite contractual participation by Certified Minority or Women owned Business Enterprises (Certified M/WBEs) |
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| Job Type: |
part time |
| Location: |
Aquebogue |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 12:-00 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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Paraprofessional Teacher Aides support the teacher/teacher assistant in delivering the curriculum to meet the children's needs through individual or small group settings; assists with large group activities as per the teacher's directives. |
| Qualifications: |
Minimum HS grad/College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population |
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| Job Type: |
part time |
| Location: |
Aquebogue |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday varied and flex between 8:30 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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We seek dedicated individuals to help our Special Education Teachers with a student with special needs on a 1:1 basis. You will assist with teaching independent dressing skills, structured activities, assist with snacks/feeding, implements educational and therapeutic goals set forth by the IEP plans. EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PRESCHOOL POPULATION A PLUS |
| Qualifications: |
Minimum HS grad/College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
Dix Hills |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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Assist the special education teacher with development and implementation of lesson plans. Supervise students and provide learning support and guidance. Develop meaningful relationships with students. Must have strong communication skills, as you will be expected to interact with colleagues, parents, and students Understanding and attentive to student needs, and have a passion for the early education field. You will assist with teaching independent dressing skills, structured activities, assist with snacks/feeding, implements educational and therapeutic goals set forth by the IEP plans. EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PRESCHOOL POPULATION A PLUS. |
| Qualifications: |
Applicants must have HS Diploma/GED and NYS Teacher Assistant Certification; experience working in a classroom environment with special needs population strongly preferred |
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
Dix Hills |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 6:00 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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We currently have an exceptional opportunity for a full-time Secretary to work in our Dix Hills school. Hours are 10am-6pm. The position requires office, secretarial or administrative experience such as general office duties, filing (paper and electronically), photocopying, and answering phones. Must have excellent typing/word processing skills and able to multi-task. |
| Qualifications: |
Minimum HS grad/GED
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| Job Type: |
part time |
| Location: |
Dix Hills |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday varied and flex between 8:30 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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We seek dedicated individuals to help our Special Education Teachers with a student with special needs on a 1:1 basis. You will assist with teaching independent dressing skills, structured activities, assist with snacks/feeding, implements educational and therapeutic goals set forth by the IEP plans. EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PRESCHOOL POPULATION A PLUS |
| Qualifications: |
Minimum HS grad/College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
Dix Hills |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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Provide instruction/facilitation in all areas of early development and adapt curriculum in classroom for children's individualized and special needs. Maintain safe/clean environment. Effectively supervise Aides/Assistants. Work with other disciplines as a team to meet student's needs and evaluate student's development and progress. |
| Qualifications: |
NYS Dual Certification in Special Ed/Early Childhood B - Gr 2 required and experience in early childhood. |
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
East Setauket |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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Assist the special education teacher with development and implementation of lesson plans. Supervise students and provide learning support and guidance. Develop meaningful relationships with students. Must have strong communication skills, as you will be expected to interact with colleagues, parents, and students Understanding and attentive to student needs, and have a passion for the early education field. You will assist with teaching independent dressing skills, structured activities, assist with snacks/feeding, implements educational and therapeutic goals set forth by the IEP plans. EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PRESCHOOL POPULATION A PLUS. |
| Qualifications: |
Applicants must have HS Diploma/GED and NYS Teacher Assistant Certification; experience working in a classroom environment with special needs population strongly preferred |
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
East Setauket |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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Provide instruction/facilitation in all areas of early development and adapt curriculum in classroom for children's individualized and special needs. Maintain safe/clean environment. Effectively supervise Aides/Assistants. Work with other disciplines as a team to meet student's needs and evaluate student's development and progress. |
| Qualifications: |
NYS Dual Certification in Special Ed/Early Childhood B - Gr 2 required and experience in early childhood. |
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
East Setauket |
| Hours: |
8:30 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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Provide instruction/facilitation in all areas of early development and adapt curriculum in classroom for children's individualized and special needs. Maintain safe/clean environment. Effectively supervise Aides/Assistants. Work with other disciplines as a team to meet student's needs and evaluate student's development and progress. |
| Qualifications: |
NYS Dual Certification in Special Ed/Early Childhood B - Gr 2 required and experience in early childhood. |
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
East Setauket |
| Hours: |
8:30 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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Provide instruction/facilitation in all areas of early development and adapt curriculum in classroom for children's individualized and special needs. Maintain safe/clean environment. Effectively supervise Aides/Assistants. Work with other disciplines as a team to meet student's needs and evaluate student's development and progress. |
| Qualifications: |
NYS Dual Certification in Special Ed/Early Childhood B - Gr 2 required and experience in early childhood. |
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| Job Type: |
part time |
| Location: |
East Setauket |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday varied and flex between 8:30 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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We seek dedicated individuals to help our Special Education Teachers with a student with special needs on a 1:1 basis. You will assist with teaching independent dressing skills, structured activities, assist with snacks/feeding, implements educational and therapeutic goals set forth by the IEP plans. EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PRESCHOOL POPULATION A PLUS |
| Qualifications: |
Minimum HS grad/College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population
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| Job Type: |
part time |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
1 day a week - flexible day |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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The Physical Therapist conducts evaluations and treatments for our preschool aged children. Contributes goals to the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Work on targeted objectives throughout the school year per the child's program requirements. In compliance with state and local requirements, each therapist will be responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation regarding student services and subsequent needs. |
| Qualifications: |
Must have current NYS PT license and experience with preschool special needs population |
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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We seek dedicated individuals to assist our Special Education Teacher. You will assist with teaching independent dressing skills, structured activities, assist with snacks/feeding, implements educational and therapeutic goals set forth by the IEP plans. Teacher Aides support the teacher/teacher assistant in delivering the curriculum to meet the children's needs through individual or small group settings; assists with large group activities as per the teacher's directives. EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PRESCHOOL POPULATION A PLUS |
| Qualifications: |
Minimum HS grad/College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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Provide instruction/facilitation in all areas of early development and adapt curriculum in classroom for children's individualized and special needs. Maintain safe/clean environment. Effectively supervise Aides/Assistants. Work with other disciplines as a team to meet student's needs and evaluate student's development and progress. |
| Qualifications: |
NYS Dual Certification in Special Ed/Early Childhood B - Gr 2 required and experience in early childhood. |
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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Provide instruction/facilitation in all areas of early development and adapt curriculum in classroom for children's individualized and special needs. Maintain safe/clean environment. Effectively supervise Aides/Assistants. Work with other disciplines as a team to meet student's needs and evaluate student's development and progress. |
| Qualifications: |
NYS Dual Certification in Special Ed/Early Childhood B - Gr 2 required and experience in early childhood. |
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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Assist the special education teacher with development and implementation of lesson plans. Supervise students and provide learning support and guidance. Develop meaningful relationships with students. Must have strong communication skills, as you will be expected to interact with colleagues, parents, and students Understanding and attentive to student needs, and have a passion for the early education field. You will assist with teaching independent dressing skills, structured activities, assist with snacks/feeding, implements educational and therapeutic goals set forth by the IEP plans. EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PRESCHOOL POPULATION A PLUS. |
| Qualifications: |
Applicants must have HS Diploma/GED and NYS Teacher Assistant Certification; experience working in a classroom environment with special needs population strongly preferred |
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 2:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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We currently seek dedicated individuals to help our Special Education Teachers with implementation of classroom wide and individualized behavior management strategies/plans within the special education preschool classroom setting. In this exciting role, you will follow the lead from the teacher and intervene for consistency on behavioral strategies being implemented. The Behavior Support Aided does not design intervention or assessment plans. You will float in and out of each self-contained classroom, where needed, at the direction of the site coordinator. |
| Qualifications: |
Must have a HS Diploma/GED; experience with behavior management with special needs preschool children essential. Some college credits in Early Childhood Education is preferred, Teacher’s Assistant Certification a strong plus. |
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| Job Type: |
part time |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday varied between 8:30 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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We seek dedicated individuals to help our Special Education Teachers with a student with special needs on a 1:1 basis. You will assist with teaching independent dressing skills, structured activities, assist with snacks/feeding, implements educational and therapeutic goals set forth by the IEP plans. Teacher Aides support the teacher/teacher assistant in delivering the curriculum to meet the children's needs through individual or small group settings; assists with large group activities as per the teacher's directives. EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PRESCHOOL POPULATION A PLUS |
| Qualifications: |
Minimum HS grad/College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population
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| Job Type: |
SUBSTITUTES |
| Location: |
Aquebogue Dix Hills East Setauket Southampton |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday varied flex hours between 8:30 - 4:00 |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
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EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PRESCHOOL POPULATION PREFERRED. ABA training or experience a plus. |
| Qualifications: |
Special Education/Early Childhood Teachers must be NYS certified B - Gr 2. Teacher Assistants/1:1 Aides must have NYS TA certification and/or comparable experience.
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| Job Type: |
SUBSTITUTES |
| Location: |
Southold |
| Hours: |
Part Time Mornings |
| Date Job Posted: |
March 2020 |
| Qualifications: |
Special Education/Early Childhood Teachers must be NYS certified B - Gr 2. Teacher Assistants NYS TA certification preferred and/or comparable experience.
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