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 Kimberly Povey if you have questions or need more information
631-331-6400 x121 email kimberly.povey@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: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
Monday to Friday 8:00 - 3:30 70 hours biweekly |
| Date Job Posted: |
May 2025 |
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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 RN license and registration. Experience with pediatrics a must, school setting experience preferred. LPNs that have almost completed the RN program will be considered. |
| Salary Range: |
$75,000.00-$80,000.00 annually commensurate with education/experience. Benefit Eligible. |
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| Job Type: |
Full Time |
| Location: |
East Setauket |
| Hours: |
Monday to Friday 8:30 – 4:00 (70 hrs biweekly) |
| Date Job Posted: |
May 2025 |
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We currently seek a QA/Data Entry Specialist with strong computer skills, strong communication skills and great attention to detail. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: retrieval, review, and data entry of student information critical to compliant service delivery as well as obtaining, processing/entry of mandatory student forms and documents to support compliance initiatives. |
| Qualifications: |
Minimum 2 years related experience in education or office setting. High School/GED required. College preferred. |
| Salary Range: |
$24.00-$26.00/hr |
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| Job Type: |
Contract or Per Diem |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
Flexible schedule between the hours of 9:00am-3:30pm (duration till end of June) |
| Date Job Posted: |
May 2025 |
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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. |
| Salary Range: |
Per Diem |
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| Job Type: |
Contract or Per Diem |
| Location: |
Dix Hills |
| Hours: |
Flexible schedule between the hours of 9:00am-3:30pm (duration till end of June) |
| Date Job Posted: |
May 2025 |
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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. |
| Salary Range: |
Per Diem |
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| Job Type: |
contract |
| Location: |
varied |
| Hours: |
varied |
| Date Job Posted: |
May 2025 |
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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: |
May 2025 |
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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: |
May 2025 |
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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: |
May 2025 |
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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: |
May 2025 |
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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 $20.00 hourly; Dix Hills and East Seatuket $20.00 hourly; Southampton $21.00 hourly |
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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: |
May 2025 |
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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: |
May 2025 |
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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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| Job Type: |
Part time |
| Location: |
Dix Hills |
| Hours: |
Monday to Friday 8:30 - 3:00 60 hours biweekly |
| Date Job Posted: |
May 2025 |
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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 strongly preferred; Special Ed/Students with Disabilities Gr 1-6 can be considered. Experience in early childhood. |
| Salary Range: |
$45,723 - $58,172 annually commensurate with education/experience. Benefit Eligible |
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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: |
May 2025 |
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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: |
May 2025 |
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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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| Job Type: |
***NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS |
| Location: |
East Setauket |
| Hours: |
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| Date Job Posted: |
May 2025 |
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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 9:00 - 2:30 OR 10:00 - 3:30 55 hours biweekly |
| Date Job Posted: |
May 2025 |
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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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| Job Type: |
Part time |
| Location: |
East Setauket Clinton Avenue Location |
| Hours: |
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 2:30 55 hours biweekly |
| Date Job Posted: |
May 2025 |
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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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| Job Type: |
***NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS |
| Location: |
Southampton |
| Hours: |
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| Date Job Posted: |
May 2025 |
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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 9:00 - 2:30 |
| Date Job Posted: |
May 2025 |
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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: |
$21.00 hourly |
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