Careers

You are invited to join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the highest quality of service to young children and their families.

CURRENTLY HIRING

Certified Teacher Assistant – Specials & Enrichment
Pay: $19.50–$23.00/hour
Location: Multiple
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–2:15 PM
Support our Specials and Enrichment programs, including STEM, Music & Movement, Physical Education, Adaptive PE, and other hands-on activities. This position may also provide classroom coverage and travel between classrooms/program locations as needed. NYS Teacher Assistant Certification required.

NYS Certified UPK/General Education Teacher
Pay: $43,000–$55,000/year (11 months, includes the summer)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location: Pat-Med Eagle Elementary
Work in an inclusive preschool classroom, creating play-based learning experiences that support children's academic, social-emotional, language, and motor development. NYS Birth–Grade 2 Early Childhood certification required.

Special Education Aide
Pay: $18.02/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:55 AM–2:10 PM
Location: Multiple
Work closely with an assigned student to support their IEP goals, daily activities, transitions, and overall success in the classroom. A high school diploma or GED is required; experience working with children is preferred.

Teacher Assistant – Infant & Toddler Program
Pay: $18.02–$19.50/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday,(12 months) 7:15 AM–3:15 PM & 8:45AM-4:30PM
Location: Yaphank
Work alongside classroom teachers to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for infants and toddlers while supporting their development and daily routines. Childcare experience required.

Lead Toddler Teacher
Pay: $21.00–$23.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, (12 months)  8:15 AM–4:45 PM
Location: Yaphank
Lead our Toddler Classroom by planning developmentally appropriate activities, supporting children's growth and development, and guiding the classroom team. Experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare or early childhood setting is required. CDA or Early Childhood education/credentials required.

Certified Teacher's Assistant Substitute
Pay: $19.00–$23.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–2:15 PM
Location: Multiple
Provide classroom and instructional support, including covering classrooms when needed, assisting with activities, supervising students, and supporting students with varying learning and developmental needs. NYS Teacher Assistant, Paraprofessional, or Teaching Certification required.

If you are interested in applying, please forward resume to:

Human Resources
info@niskids.org

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Development Assistance

NIS is an equal opportunity employer and proudly enforces diversity, equity and inclusivity.

At Kinexion and its Affiliates, we embrace diverse voices and value the seen and unseen qualities that make each person unique. We are committed to the advocacy for people with disabilities through the creation of a community based upon full inclusion and equity. Our commitment to DEI learning facilitates opportunities and growth for our employees so that the people we support may thrive.