State University of New York Cortland
Assistant Director of the Child Care
State University of New York Cortland, Slab City, New York, United States
Assistant Director of the Child Care
State University of New York Cortland
Location: Ithaca, NY
Salary: $58,000.00 – $70,000.00 (Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level)
SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center seeks a dedicated Assistant Director to help lead a high‑quality early childhood program serving campus families and the surrounding community. The Assistant Director plays a key role in ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment for children. This position supports daily operations, staff supervision, curriculum implementation, regulatory compliance, and strong relationships with families, staff, and campus partners.
Required Qualifications:
Associates degree in childhood/early childhood education or a related field;
Demonstrated knowledge of NAEYC and Quality Stars (QS) standards;
Demonstrated knowledge of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines;
Experience supervising others;
Experience working in daycare, childcare, or a similar setting;
Ability to complete 30 hours of OCFS‑mandated training every two years (child development, behavior management, play/physical activity, etc.)
Completion of infant and child CPR, child abuse, or first aid certification prior to starting (training provided by the Center)
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in childhood/early childhood education or a related field;
Previous leadership experience;
Childhood/Early Childhood teaching experience
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Education and Training Industries: Higher Education
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Location: Ithaca, NY
Salary: $58,000.00 – $70,000.00 (Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level)
SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center seeks a dedicated Assistant Director to help lead a high‑quality early childhood program serving campus families and the surrounding community. The Assistant Director plays a key role in ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment for children. This position supports daily operations, staff supervision, curriculum implementation, regulatory compliance, and strong relationships with families, staff, and campus partners.
Required Qualifications:
Associates degree in childhood/early childhood education or a related field;
Demonstrated knowledge of NAEYC and Quality Stars (QS) standards;
Demonstrated knowledge of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines;
Experience supervising others;
Experience working in daycare, childcare, or a similar setting;
Ability to complete 30 hours of OCFS‑mandated training every two years (child development, behavior management, play/physical activity, etc.)
Completion of infant and child CPR, child abuse, or first aid certification prior to starting (training provided by the Center)
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in childhood/early childhood education or a related field;
Previous leadership experience;
Childhood/Early Childhood teaching experience
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Education and Training Industries: Higher Education
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