Abilities First, Inc., has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for almost sixty years. We offer a wide variety of services including school and preschool programs, day habilitation, residential habilitation, community habilitation, and employment services.

Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds to and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Abilities First is seeking substitute Teacher Aides - in our Preschool Program located in Wappingers Falls, NY. This is an opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team focusing on the educational programming for all Preschool-age children at every level of ability. Teacher Aide positions provide coverage in various classrooms based on the need of the program. This position will attend to the daily needs of the children and assist the teacher in carrying out classroom activities.

Positions are 48 weeks per year, School Calendar which includes a 6 week summer program, Monday-Friday 8:00-3:00.

On Demand Payment – access your earnings as early as the next day

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience within early childhood and special education preferred.
• Have the ability to push and pull students in wheelchairs, lift, bend, squat, turn in the knees, pivot and grasp with both hands (in order to properly and safely perform the techniques taught in CPR/First Aid, behavior intervention techniques, and lifting and carrying techniques), with or without a reasonable accommodation.