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, East Setauket Satellite Clinton Avenue Comsewogue, 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 Kimberly Povey if you have questions or need more information
631-331-6400 x121 CONTACT Kimberly Povey

 

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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)

 

 

Suffolk County

Physical Therapist

Job Type:  Full Time

Location: East Setauket/Dix Hills

Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30 – 4:00 hours biweekly

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

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. Excellent Salary & Benefits!

Salary Range: $80,298.00 - $90,308.00

 

Suffolk County

Physical Therapist

Job Type: Part Time

Location: Southampton

Hours: 2 days/week – 8:30 – 4:00 – 28 hours biweekly

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

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.

 

Salary Range: $45.00 - $50.60/hr

 

 

Suffolk County

Office Assistant

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Southampton

Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00-3:30 – 70hrs biweekly 

Date Job Posted: September 2025

 

The Office Assistant is responsible for handling incoming phone calls, greeting visitors, assisting with student drop-off and pick-up and performing a wide variety of office tasks, including copying, scanning, filing, distributing and mailing documents and maintaining student files.

Qualifications: Bilingual-Spanish a must. High School Diploma required.  1+ years of experience in a clerical/office assistant role.  Organized, detail oriented & strong computer skills.

 

Salary Range: $38,000-$42,000

 

 

Suffolk County

Early Intervention Special Education Teacher

Job Type: Part Time

Location: varied

Hours: varied

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

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 required and have experience with Early Intervention population. We invite contractual participation by Certified Minority or Women owned Business Enterprises (Certified M/WBEs)

 

Salary Range: per diem

 

 

Suffolk County

Early Intervention Speech Pathologist/Therapist

Job Type: contract

Location: varied

Hours: varied

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

Early Intervention (EI), birth to 3-year-old program. Will evaluate, diagnose, 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 licensed/certified and have experience with Early Intervention population. We invite contractual participation by Certified Minority or Women owned Business Enterprises (Certified M/WBEs)

 

Salary Range: per diem

 

 

Suffolk County

Early Intervention Occupational Therapist

Job Type: contract

Location: varied

Hours: varied

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

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 licensed/certified and have experience with Early Intervention population. We invite contractual participation by Certified Minority or Women owned Business Enterprises (Certified M/WBEs)

 

Salary Range: per diem

 

 

Suffolk County

Early Intervention Physical Therapist

Job Type: contract

Location: varied

Hours: varied

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

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)

Salary: per diem

 

Suffolk County

Substitutes ALL POSITIONS

Job Type: **NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Teacher Assistants; 1:1 Aides; Paraprofessionals

Location: Suffolk County – Aquebogue – Dix Hills – East Setauket – Southampton

Hours: varied

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

Substitutes needed for all our locations. EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PRESCHOOL POPULATION PREFERRED. Special needs experience a plus. Teacher Assistant; 1:1 Aides; paraprofessionals.

 

Qualifications: Teacher Assistants must have NYS TA certification. 1:1 Aides/paraprofessionals must have Minimum HS grad/GED. /College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population.

 

Salary Range: Aquebogue $20.00 hourly; Dix Hills and East Setauket $20.00 hourly; Southampton $21.00 hourly

 

Suffolk County

Speech Language Pathologist or CFY

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Aquebogue

Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 – 3:30 70 hrs biweekly

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

Assess and treat speech-language, voice, swallowing, and other related disorders of children with developmental delays and disabilities. Develop and implement individualized plans for assigned cases to meet individual child’s needs, interests and abilities. Collaborate with parents and multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals and special educators to develop and modify program activities that improve speech and language skills. 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 TSSLD, NYS license/registration or CFY and experience with preschool population

 

Salary Range: SLP-$70,852.00 - $81,045.00/CFY $59,878.00 – Benefit Eligible day 1 & generous sign-on bonus

 

Suffolk County

Dual Certified Special Ed/Early Childhood Teacher SUBSTITUTE

Job Type: ***NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Location: Aquebogue

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

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.

 

Salary Range: $30.00 hourly

 

Suffolk County

1:1 Special Education Aides

Job Type: Part Time

Location: Aquebogue

Hours: Monday – Friday

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

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: Must have a HS Diploma/GED/College credit in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population

 

Salary Range: $20.00 hourly

 

Suffolk County

Dual Certified Special Ed/Early Childhood Teacher SUBSTITUTE

Job Type: ***NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Location: Dix Hills

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

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.

Salary Range: $30.00 hourly

 

Suffolk County

1:1 Special Education Aides

Job Type: Part Time

Location: Dix Hills

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 – 2:30

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

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: Must have a HS Diploma/GED. /College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population.

Salary Range: $20.00 hourly

 

Suffolk County

Dual Certified Special Ed/Early Childhood Teacher SUBSTITUTE

Job Type: ***NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Location: East Setauket

Hours:

Date Job Posted: August 2025

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.

Salary Range: $30.00 hourly

 

Suffolk County

1:1 Special Education Aides

Job Type: Part Time

Location: East Setauket

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 – 2:30 or 10:00 – 3:30 55 hours biweekly

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

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: Must have a HS Diploma/GED. /College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population.

Salary Range: $20.00 hourly

 

Suffolk County

1:1 Special Education Aides

Job Type: Part Time

Location: East Setauket/Comsewogue – Clinton Ave Port Jefferson Station Location

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 – 2:30 or 10:00 – 3:30 55 hours biweekly

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

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: Must have a HS Diploma/GED. /College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population.

Salary Range: $20.00 hourly

 

Suffolk County

Dual Certified Special Ed/Early Childhood Teacher SUBSTITUTE

Job Type: ***NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Location: Southampton

Hours:

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

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.

Salary Range: $35.00 hourly

 

Suffolk County

1:1 Special Education Aides

Job Type: Part Time

Location: Southampton

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 – 2:30

Date Job Posted: August 2025

 

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: Must have a HS Diploma/GED. /College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population.

Salary Range: $21.00 hourly