"Assistant Director of the Child Care Center"

Assistant Director of the Child Care Center

Company:

State University of New York at Cortland

Job Location:

, New York

Category:

Child Care and Youth Programs

Type:

Full-Time

Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000 annually

Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Is this a temporary position?

No

Position Summary

SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center is seeking a dedicated and collaborative 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.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early childhood professional who is passionate about supporting children's development, mentoring educators, and contributing to a mission-driven campus community.

As a Research Foundation employee at SUNY Cortland, this position includes yearly cost of living increases and access to professional development opportunities. This position also includes retirement benefits, attractive Health Care options, including dental and vision insurances, and paid parental and family leaves. This position also offers paid time off and supports a work/life balance.

Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• The Research Foundation (RF) is the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings

Major Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in establishing an environment focused on quality, safety and education by ensuring the proper implementation of curriculum and maintaining the integrity of the program.
• Communicate clearly, concisely and accurately with parents, staff, other company personnel, and vendors in order to ensure effective operations of the Center.
• Assist the director to ensures the Center provides a safe and healthy environment by frequent walk-throughs and scheduled cleanings. Ensuring developmentally appropriate practices are used in classrooms by the staff supporting the development and educational standards for children at the Center.
• Understand and implement National Associate for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)and Quality Star standards.
• Assist the Director with developing staff training and professional development - Perform administrative support for the Director, including but not limited to, maintaining staff scheduling and coverage as needed for the Center, onboarding new employees, appointment paperwork, recruitment assistance, staff communications, answering phone calls, assisting parents and other duties as assigned by the director, preparing reports as needed for the board, audits, etc.
• Assist the director with Center curriculum and program development.
• Assist the director in biannual staff and child assessments and attend and support parent conferences.
• Hire and supervise SUNY Cortland work study students and Research Foundation student employees
• Attend Committee Preschool Special Education meetings and communicate with district and therapist regarding services
• Manage the Center in the absence of the Director to comply with all federal, state and local regulations and campus and employment policies, procedures, programs and processes .
• Collaborate with the School of Education at SUNY Cortland for student placements at the Center as part of their educational curriculum.
• Conduct orientations with new families and complete required paperwork.
• Support staff with classroom management strategies
• Assist in maintaining all staff clearances as well as accreditations for staff at the Center
• Assist in classrooms when needed

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Will report and work closely with the Director
• Will work closely with campus community, including the department of education, research and Sponsored Programs and Human Resources

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree in childhood/early childhood studies or relevant field of study

• Demonstrated knowledge of NAEYC and QS standards
• Demonstrated knowledge of The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines
• Experience supervising others
• Experience working in a daycare, childcare and/or similar field

Additionally: The Office of Children and Family Services mandates 30 hours of training every two years for all childcare staff, including teachers, focusing on topics such as child development, behavior management, and promoting play and physical activity o Certification in infant and child CPR, child abuse or first aid will be provided by the Center upon hire and completed prior to starting at the Center

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in childhood/early childhood education or relevant field
• Previous leadership experience
• Childhood/Early Childhood teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience working in an early childhood educational setting - Ability to work with a variety of constituents
• Effective technological skills including the Microsoft Office Suite, Database, and Website management
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with others Ability to be flexible and be able to balance a number of tasks concurrently
• Attention to detail

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Posting Number: S25052

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