School Age Program Hiring Event 8/26/2026 1 pm - 4:30 pm

Rate: $18 USD per hour

Description

Brightway School Age Program (ages 5-22) is hiring:

• Special Education Teachers

• Teacher's Assistants

• Physical Therapists

• Speech Language Pathologists

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

Come join us at our Brightway School Age Program Hiring Event on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 1:00pm-4:30pm at 99 Hollywood Drive, Smithtown NY,11787.

We will be interviewing for Teachers and Teacher's Assistants (including Substitute Teacher's Assistants) and various positions including Physical Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists for our School Age program (ages 5-22).

Full time, part time, and substitute (per diem) positions are available. Teacher Salary Range: $46,000.00 to $84,000.00/year Teaching Assistant salary range: $17.00 - $21.90/hour Speech Language Pathologists salary range: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 Physical Therapist salary range: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00

We look forward to seeing you there!

Address: 99 Hollywood Drive, Smithtown, NY 11787

Brightway Living & Learning Offers various benefits, including a 403(b), Vision, Dental, Health, Life, Tuition Reimbursement, and more for benefit eligible positions (24 hours/week or more)!

Positions are available in Smithtown and Huntington.

For Special Education Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Physical Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists, a NYS Certification is required.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.

• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.

• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.

• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here’s How We Support You:

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.

• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.

• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.

• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.

• And More: Paid time off for school breaks!

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient

• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic

• A good communicator and team player

• Passionate about making a difference

• Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!

• When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! Click here (https://ddiny.vidizmo.com/play/video/f97dc98f-46bb-4b0f-800a-fd58b4bfb4b3/Brightway65thAnniversaryVideo?Token=NZSJYNX6E5RGAGDGQECBNVTIMI) to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living & Learning Family.

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. At Brightway, we believe that with the right support, progress is always possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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