Employment at Alternatives for Children

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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Suffolk County
Assistant Principal
Job Type: Full Time
Location: East Setauket
Hours: 8:00 - 4:00
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  We are currently seeking a full-time Assistant Principal. Responsibilities include managing the therapeutic Preschool and Child Daycare Programs; must have management and special education experience preferably in a preschool setting and SAS/SDA required, experience with staffing, CPSE process and early childhood education strongly preferred.
Qualifications: Must have management and special education experience preferably in a preschool setting and SBL/SAS/SDA required, experience with staffing, CPSE process and early childhood education strongly preferred. . Excellent Salary & Benefits!
Salary Range $95,000 – $110,000

Suffolk County
School Nurse RN or LPN in RN Process
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Southampton
Hours: 8:00 - 3:30
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  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 RN license and registration. Experience with pediatrics a must, school setting experience preferred. LPN will be considered if in RN process.
Salary Range RN $75,000 – $80,000 LPN in process of RN $60,000 Sign-on Bonus and Benefits Eligible day one

Suffolk County
Speech Language Pathologist or CFY
Job Type: Full Time
Location: East Setauket
Hours: 8:30 - 4:00
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  Speech Language Pathologists play an integral role in continuing our commitment of quality by servicing children and implementing instructional plans based on evaluation findings of the child's outcomes as indicated on the child's IFSP or IEP. 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 and experience with preschool population.. CFY may be considered with commensurate experience. Excellent Salary & Benefits!
Salary Range $66,284.40-$76,294.40 CFY $55,000.00

Suffolk County
Speech Language Pathologist or CFY
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Southampton
Hours: 8:00 - 3:30
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  Speech Language Pathologists play an integral role in continuing our commitment of quality by servicing children and implementing instructional plans based on evaluation findings of the child's outcomes as indicated on the child's IFSP or IEP. 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 and experience with preschool population.. CFY may be considered with commensurate experience. Excellent Salary & Benefits!
Salary Range $66,284.40-$76,294.40 CFY $55,000.00

Suffolk County
Physical Therapist
Job Type: Full Time
Location: East Setauket
Hours: 8:30 - 4:00
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  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 $77,568 - $87,578

Suffolk County
Early Intervention Special Education Teacher
Job Type: contract
Location: varied
Hours: varied
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  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: October 2024
  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: October 2024
  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: October 2024
  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

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: October 2024
  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 $19.00 hourly; Southampton $20.00 hourly

Aquebogue Location
Dual Certified Special Ed/Early Childhood Teacher SUBSTITUTE
Job Type: ***NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Location: Aquebogue
Hours:  
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  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

Aquebogue Location
1:1 Special Education Aides
Job Type: Part time
Location: Aquebogue
Hours: Monday - Friday Part time
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  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

Dix Hills Location
Dual Certified Special Ed/Early Childhood Teacher SUBSTITUTE
Job Type: ***NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Location: Dix Hills
Hours:  
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  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

Dix Hills Location
Dual Certified Special Ed/Early Childhood Teacher Float
Job Type: Part time
Location: Dix Hills
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 - 3:00 60 hours biweekly
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  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 Part Time Based on Location and Classroom Hours $42,603 - $55,052 Benefit Eligible

Dix Hills Location
Special Education Teacher Aide
Job Type: Part time
Location: Dix Hills
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 2:30
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  Special Education 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: Must have a HS Diploma/GED. /College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population.
Salary Range $19.00 - $20.25 hourly Benefit Eligible

Dix Hills Location
Special Education Paraprofessional
Job Type: Part time
Location: Dix Hills
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:00
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  Special Education Paraprofessionals 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: Must have a HS Diploma/GED. /College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population.
Salary Range $19.00 - $20.25 hourly Benefit Eligible

Dix Hills Location
1:1 Special Education Aides
Job Type: Part time
Location: Dix Hills
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 2:30
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  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

East Setauket Location
Dual Certified Special Ed/Early Childhood Teacher Float
Job Type: Part Time
Location: East Setauket - Comsewogue Clinton Avenue Elementary School
Hours: Monday to Friday 60 hours biweekly
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  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 $42,603 - $55,052 Benefit Eligible

East Setauket Location
Dual Certified Special Ed/Early Childhood Teacher Float
Job Type: Full time
Location: East Setauket
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:15 - 3:45 65 hours biweekly
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  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 $46,153 - $59,640 Benefit Eligible

East Setauket Location
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: October 2024
  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

East Setauket Location
1:1 Special Education Aides
Job Type: Part time
Location: East Setauket
Hours: Monday - Friday
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  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

Southampton Location
Dual Certified Special Ed/Early Childhood Teacher Float
Job Type: Part time
Location: Southampton
Hours: Monday to Friday 60 hours biweekly
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  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 Part Time Based on Location and Classroom Hours $45,583 - $58,921 Benefit Eligible

Southampton Location
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: October 2024
  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

Southampton Location
Behavior Support Aide
Job Type: Part time
Location: Southampton
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:00
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  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 and tiered interventions being implemented. 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 and tiered interventions with special needs preschool children essential. Some college credits in Early Childhood Education is preferred, Teacher's Assistant Certification a strong plus. Benefits eligible for 60 hour schedules.
Salary Range $19.00 - $24.00 hourly

Southampton Location
1:1 Special Education Aides
Job Type: Part time
Location: Southampton
Hours: Monday - Friday
Date Job Posted: October 2024
  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