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 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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Suffolk County
Physical Therapist
Job Type: Part time
Location: Southampton
Hours: Two days (Flexible) 8:30 - 12:00
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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. Excellent benefit package and salary. This is a great opportunity to work in a positive, rewarding environment.
Qualifications: Must have current NYS PT license and experience with preschool special needs population

Suffolk County
Physical Therapist or Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Job Type: Full Time / Part TIme
Location: East Setauket
Hours: 8:30 - 4:00
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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. Excellent benefit package and salary. This is a great opportunity to work in a positive, rewarding environment.
Qualifications: Must have current NYS PT license and experience with preschool special needs population. PTA must be certified and will work under the direction of a licensed PT.

Suffolk County
Early Intervention Special Education Teacher
Job Type: contract
Location: varied
Hours: varied
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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)

Suffolk County
Early Intervention Speech Pathologist/Therapist
Job Type: contract
Location: varied
Hours: varied
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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)

Suffolk County
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
Job Type: contract
Location: varied
Hours: varied
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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)

Suffolk County
Early Intervention Physical Therapist
Job Type: contract
Location: varied
Hours: varied
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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)

Suffolk County
Substitutes ALL POSITIONS
Job Type: ***NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS Dual Certified Special Ed/Early Childhood B - Gr 2 Teacher - Early Childhood Regular Education Teachers - Teacher Assistants/1:1 Aides
Location: Suffolk County - Aquebogue - Dix Hills - East Setauket - Southampton
Hours: varied
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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.

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: May 2023
  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. Must be able to work Center-based and through Zoom/remote learning.

Aquebogue Location
Behavior Support Aide
Job Type: Full time
Location: Aquebogue
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:00
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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 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.

Aquebogue Location
1:1 Aides
Job Type: Part time
Location: Aquebogue
Hours: Monday - Friday Part time
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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: Minimum HS grad/College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population.

Dix Hills Location
Dual Certified Special Ed/Early Childhood Teacher
Job Type: Full time
Location: Dix Hills
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 - 3:30
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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. Must be able to work Center-based and through Zoom/remote learning.

Dix Hills Location
Dual Certified Special Ed/Early Childhood Teacher Float
Job Type: Full time
Location: Dix Hills
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 - 3:30
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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. Must be able to work Center-based and through Zoom/remote learning.

Dix Hills Location
Behavior Support Aide
Job Type: Full time
Location: Dix Hills
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:00
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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 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.

Dix Hills Location
Paraprofessional Teacher Aide - Lunch Coverage
Job Type: Part time
Location: Dix Hills
Hours: Monday - Friday 11:00 - 3:00
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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. Experience with Special Needs preschool population a plus.
Qualifications: Must have a HS Diploma/GED; credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population. Teacher’s Assistant Certification a strong plus.

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: May 2023
  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. Must be able to work Center-based and through Zoom/remote learning.

Dix Hills Location
1:1 Aides
Job Type: Part time
Location: Dix Hills
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 2:30
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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: Minimum HS grad/College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population.

East Setauket
Physical Therapist or Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Job Type: Full Time /Part Time
Location: East Setauket
Hours: 8:30 - 4:00
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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. Excellent benefit package and salary. This is a great opportunity to work in a positive, rewarding environment.
Qualifications: Must have current NYS PT license and experience with preschool special needs population. PTA must be certified and will work under the direction of a licensed PT.

East Setauket Location
Dual Certified Special Ed/Early Childhood Teacher SUBSTITUTE
Job Type: ***NEW INCREASED SUB RATES*** COMPETITIVE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Location: May 2023
Hours:  
Date Job Posted: April 2023
  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. Must be able to work Center-based and through Zoom/remote learning.

East Setauket Location
1:1 Aides
Job Type: Part time
Location: East Setauket
Hours: Monday - Friday
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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: Minimum HS grad/College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population.

Southampton Location
Dual Certified Special Ed/Early Childhood Teacher Float
Job Type: Full time
Location: Southampton
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 - 3:30
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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. Must be able to work Center-based and through Zoom/remote learning.

Southampton Location
Physical Therapist
Job Type: Part time
Location: Southampton
Hours: Two days (Flexible) 8:30 - 12:00
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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. Excellent benefit package and salary. This is a great opportunity to work in a positive, rewarding environment.
Qualifications: Must have current NYS PT license and experience with preschool special needs population

Southampton Location
Secretary
Job Type: Full time
Location: Southampton
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 - 3:30
Date Job Posted: May 20233
  We currently have an opportunity for an individual with Receptionist/Secretary office experience to assist in our Southampton location. Must have excellent word processing, MS Office (Word and Excel) skills. Manage a high volume of incoming phone calls; ability to clearly and effectively communicate on the phone as well as attention to detail. Have superior interpersonal/customer service skills. Ability to multitask and focus on the tasks at hand. Experience working in a school setting is preferred.
Qualifications: Minimum HS grad/GED. Receptionist/Office/Secretarial skills and field experience required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Proficient with MS Office Suite; Excel, Word.

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: May 2023
  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. Must be able to work Center-based and through Zoom/remote learning.

Southampton Location
1:1 Aides
Job Type: Part time
Location: Southampton
Hours: Monday - Friday
Date Job Posted: May 2023
  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: Minimum HS grad/College credits in Early Childhood a plus/experience with special needs population.