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 Sarah Griffin if you have questions or need more information
631-331-6400 x121 email sarah.griffin@alternativesforchildren.org
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: |
Multiple Locations |
| Hours: |
8:00 - 4:00 |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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We are currently seeking a full-time Preschool Special Education Administrator. Responsibilities include managing the Therapeutic Pre-School and Child Daycare Programs; must have management and special education experience preferably in a preschool setting, experience with staffing, CPSE process, and early childhood education.. |
| Qualifications: |
Must have NYS Certification B-GR2, MA, SDA/SBL Excellent Salary & Benefits! |
| Salary Range |
$95,000 - $130,000 |
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| Job Type: |
Full Time |
| Location: |
East Setauket |
| Hours: |
8:30 - 4:00 |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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; Writing Goals/Objectives-Benchmarks, PLEPs, strongly preferred. |
| 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 Salary & Benefits! |
| Salary Range |
$72,000 - $80,000 |
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| Job Type: |
Full Time |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
8:30 - 4:00 |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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Responsibilities include but are not limited to assessment of children's health care needs, maintaining health care plans, administration and maintenance of emergency medication, monitoring health care records of children, and providing guidance for staff and parents in regard to child health concerns. |
| Qualifications: |
Must have current NYS LPN license and registration. Experience with pediatrics a must, school setting experience preferred. Peds experience required. Excellent Salary & Benefits! |
| Salary Range |
RN $68,00 - 70,000; LPN $58,000 - $60,000 |
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| Job Type: |
Full Time |
| Location: |
East Setauket |
| Hours: |
8:30 - 4:00 |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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Responsibilities include but are not limited to assessment of children's health care needs, maintaining health care plans, administration and maintenance of emergency medication, monitoring health care records of children, and providing guidance for staff and parents in regard to child health concerns. |
| Qualifications: |
Must have current NYS LPN license and registration. Experience with pediatrics a must, school setting experience preferred. Peds experience required. Excellent Salary & Benefits! |
| Salary Range |
$58,000 - $60,000 |
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| Job Type: |
Full Time |
| Location: |
Aquebogue - Dix Hills - East Setauket - Southampton |
| Hours: |
varied depending on location beginning 2024-2025 School Year |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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. |
| Salary Range |
Full Time Based on Location and Classroom Hours $55,000 - $82,682 |
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| Job Type: |
Full Time |
| Location: |
Aquebogue - Dix Hills - East Setauket - Southampton |
| Hours: |
varied depending on location beginning 2024-2025 School Year |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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. |
| Salary Range |
$21.00 - $26.34 depending on hours and location |
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| Job Type: |
Part Time |
| Location: |
Aquebogue - Dix Hills - East Setauket - Southampton |
| Hours: |
varied depending on location beginning 2024-2025 School Year |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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 BILINGUAL AND EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PRESCHOOL POPULATION A PLUS |
| Qualifications: |
Applicants must have HS Diploma/GED. College credits in Early Childhood a plus. Experience with special needs population preferred. |
| Salary Range |
$19.00 - $21.67 depending on hours and location |
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| Job Type: |
contract |
| Location: |
varied |
| Hours: |
varied |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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 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 |
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| Job Type: |
contract |
| Location: |
varied |
| Hours: |
varied |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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 |
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| Job Type: |
contract |
| Location: |
varied |
| Hours: |
varied |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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 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 |
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| Job Type: |
contract |
| Location: |
varied |
| Hours: |
varied |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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) |
| Salary Range |
per diem |
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| 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: |
July 2024 |
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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 $19.00 hourly; Dix Hills and East Seatuket $18.50 hourly; Southampton $20.00 hourly |
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| Job Type: |
Full time |
| Location: |
Aquebogue |
| Hours: |
Monday to Friday 8:30 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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. |
| Salary Range |
Full Time Based on Location and Classroom Hours $55,000 - $82,682 |
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| Job Type: |
***NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS |
| Location: |
Aquebogue |
| Hours: |
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| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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. |
| Salary Range |
$30.00 hourly |
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| Job Type: |
Part time |
| Location: |
Aquebogue |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday Part time |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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: |
Must have a HS Diploma/GED. /College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population. |
| Salary Range |
$19.00 hourly |
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| Job Type: |
Full time |
| Location: |
Dix Hills |
| Hours: |
Monday to Friday 8:00 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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. |
| Salary Range |
Full Time Based on Location and Classroom Hours $55,000 - $82,682 |
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| Job Type: |
***NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS |
| Location: |
Dix Hills |
| Hours: |
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| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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. |
| Salary Range |
$30.00 hourly |
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| Job Type: |
Part time |
| Location: |
Dix Hills |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 2:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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: |
Must have a HS Diploma/GED. /College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population. |
| Salary Range |
$18.50 hourly |
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| Job Type: |
Full time |
| Location: |
East Setauket |
| Hours: |
Monday to Friday 8:30 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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. |
| Salary Range |
Full Time Based on Location and Classroom Hours $55,000 - $82,682 |
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| Job Type: |
***NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS |
| Location: |
East Setauket |
| Hours: |
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| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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. |
| Salary Range |
$30.00 hourly |
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| Job Type: |
Part time |
| Location: |
East Setauket |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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: |
Must have a HS Diploma/GED. /College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population. |
| Salary Range |
$18.50 hourly |
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| Job Type: |
Full time |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
Monday to Friday 8:30 - 3:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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. |
| Salary Range |
Full Time Based on Location and Classroom Hours $55,000 - $82,682 |
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| Job Type: |
Full time |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
Monday to Friday 8:30 - 3:00 |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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. |
| Salary Range |
Full Time Based on Location and Classroom Hours $41,000 - $62,000 |
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| Job Type: |
***NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
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| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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. |
| Salary Range |
$35.00 hourly |
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| Job Type: |
Part time |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday |
| Date Job Posted: |
July 2024 |
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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: |
Must have a HS Diploma/GED. /College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population. |
| Salary Range |
$20.00 hourly |
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