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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Full Time |
| Location: |
East Setauket |
| Hours: |
Monday to Friday |
| Date Job Posted: |
January 2021 |
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Alternatives for Children currently has an excellent full-time opportunity for a dedicated Human Resources leader to join its fast-paced HR dept. We require: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years progressive experience in all facets of Human Resources. Master’s degree preferred; PHR/SPHR; Experience working for a non-profit organization in a school setting strongly preferred; Experience with employee benefits, pensions, compensation and reviews; Knowledge of State and Federal Laws; Excellent time management, leadership, multitasking, presentation & written and verbal communication skills; Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and MS Word and Excel. ADP a strong plus. You will be required to follow our Acceptable Face Covering, Physical Distancing, and other Health and Safety measures in accordance with our Reopening Plan.You will be required to follow our Acceptable Face Covering, Physical Distancing, and other Health and Safety measures in accordance with our Reopening Plan. |
| Qualifications: |
Bachelor's Required, Master’s degree preferred; PHR/SPHR. Human Resources: 5 years Required. Excellent benefit package. |
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| Job Type: |
Full Time |
| Location: |
East Setauket |
| Hours: |
Monday to Friday |
| Date Job Posted: |
January 2021 |
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We currently seek an IEP Coordinator with excellent verbal communication and report writing skills to attend CPSE meetings, to coordinate the annual review process for Preschool, and to be the liaison between the parent and the district. Must have experience with special needs school-based preschool population. Must have attended/presented at CPSE meetings and be able to interpret and report evaluations. Knowledge of IEP Direct (Goals, PLEP's) strongly preferred.You will be required to follow our Acceptable Face Covering, Physical Distancing, and other Health and Safety measures in accordance with our Reopening Plan.You will be required to follow our Acceptable Face Covering, Physical Distancing, and other Health and Safety measures in accordance with our Reopening Plan. |
| Qualifications: |
NYS Certified Special Ed Teacher preferred but other disciplines with Preschool/CPSE experience will be considered (i.e. - Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech Therapists.). Excellent benefit package. |
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| Job Type: |
***NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** - COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS Special Education Teachers - Early Childhood Regular Education Teachers - Teacher Assistants/1:1 Aides |
| Location: |
Suffolk County - Aquebogue - Dix Hills - East Setauket - Southampton |
| Hours: |
varied |
| Date Job Posted: |
January 2021 |
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Substitutes needed for all our locations. EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PRESCHOOL POPULATION PREFERRED. ABA training or experience a plus. Special Education/Early Childhood Teachers; Teacher Assistants; 1:1 Aides; paraprofessionals. |
| Qualifications: |
Special Education/Early Childhood Teachers must be NYS certified B - Gr 2. Teacher Assistants must have NYS TA certification. 1:1 Aides/paraprofessionals must have Minimum HS grad/College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population. |
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
Aquebogue |
| Hours: |
Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
January 2021 |
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We currently have an opportunity for an individual with office experience to assist in our Aquebogue location. Must have excellent word processing, MS Office (Word and Excel) skills, along with superior phone and interpersonal/customer skills. EXPERIENCE working in a school setting is highly preferred. Must be BILINGUAL. You will be required to follow our Acceptable Face Covering, Physical Distancing, and other Health and Safety measures in accordance with our Reopening Plan. |
| Qualifications: |
Minimum HS grad or GED Proficient with MS Office Suite Excel, Word. Type 55 WPM. Office/Secretarial skills and field experience strongly preferred. Must be BILINGUAL. |
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| Job Type: |
part time two days a week |
| Location: |
Aquebogue |
| Hours: |
Two days a week - flexible |
| Date Job Posted: |
January 2021 |
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We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.. This social worker will be an active member of a multi-disciplinary Special Education team, and become a liaison between the home and educational environment. Responsibilities include family outreach, community referrals/resources, parent training/ student counseling, daily classroom support and consultation, Crisis Team, co-lead support groups/workshops and social skills groups. Experience with Special Needs preschool population preferred,. You will be required to follow our Acceptable Face Covering, Physical Distancing, and other Health and Safety measures in accordance with our Reopening Plan. |
| Qualifications: |
Must have LCSW licensure and experience with preschool population. Must be able to work Center-based and have experience with Zoom remote tele-therapy. |
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
Dix Hills |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 2:00 |
| Date Job Posted: |
January 2021 |
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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. You will be required to follow our Acceptable Face Covering, Physical Distancing, and other Health and Safety measures in accordance with our Reopening Plan. |
| 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 9:00 - 2:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
January 2021 |
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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 RBT 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. You will be required to follow our Acceptable Face Covering, Physical Distancing, and other Health and Safety measures in accordance with our Reopening Plan. |
| 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. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) preferred. |
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| Job Type: |
full time |
| Location: |
Dix Hills |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
January 2021 |
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We currently have an opportunity for an individual with office experience to assist in our Dix Hills location. Must have excellent word processing, MS Office (Word and Excel) skills, along with superior phone and interpersonal/customer skills. EXPERIENCE working in a school setting is highly preferred. BILINGUAL. You will be required to follow our Acceptable Face Covering, Physical Distancing, and other Health and Safety measures in accordance with our Reopening Plan. |
| Qualifications: |
Minimum HS grad or GED Proficient with MS Office Suite Excel, Word. Type 55 WPM. Office/Secretarial skills and field experience strongly preferred. Must be BILINGUAL. |
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| Job Type: |
part time |
| Location: |
Dix Hills |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 2:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
January 2021 |
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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. You will be required to follow our Acceptable Face Covering, Physical Distancing, and other Health and Safety measures in accordance with our Reopening Plan. |
| 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: |
East Setauket |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 2:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
January 2021 |
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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. You will be required to follow our Acceptable Face Covering, Physical Distancing, and other Health and Safety measures in accordance with our Reopening Plan. |
| Qualifications: |
Minimum HS grad/College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population. |
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| Job Type: |
part time and full time positions |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday |
| Date Job Posted: |
January 2021 |
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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. You will be required to follow our Acceptable Face Covering, Physical Distancing, and other Health and Safety measures in accordance with our Reopening Plan. |
| Qualifications: |
NYS Dual Certification in Special Ed/Early Childhood B - Gr 2 required and experience in early childhood. Must be able to work Center-based and through Zoom/remote learning. |
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| Job Type: |
full time position |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday |
| Date Job Posted: |
January 2021 |
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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. You will be required to follow our Acceptable Face Covering, Physical Distancing, and other Health and Safety measures in accordance with our Reopening Plan. |
| Qualifications: |
NYS Dual Certification in Special Ed/Early Childhood B - Gr 2 required and experience in early childhood. Must be able to work Center-based and through Zoom/remote learning. |
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| Job Type: |
part time |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 2:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
January 2021 |
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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. You will be required to follow our Acceptable Face Covering, Physical Distancing, and other Health and Safety measures in accordance with our Reopening Plan. |
| Qualifications: |
Minimum HS grad/College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population. |
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