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Date Posted 11/06/2026

Substitute Teacher- Sitrin Child Care Center

New Hartford NY

Salary Range 

$16.00 - $16.00Hourly

Position Type 

Full Time

Job Shift 

Day

Description

Job Description:

Maintain direct supervision and programming of children in classroom assignment.

Keep daily attendance records.

Provide communication to parents/guardians on a daily basis.

Assist Program Director in the planning of daily activity calendars and carry-out those activities as outlined.

Maintain classroom in a neat orderly fashion at all times, to minimize safety hazards to children.

Assist in meal and snack preparation as assigned by supervisor.

Perform duties in conformance with the agency's policy and procedure manual.

Attend continuing education/in-service training as directed by the Program Director.

Attend staff meetings as scheduled.

Maintain weekly logs, monthly observations and children's evaluations.

Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

Associate degree in early childhood education, child development, or a child-related area or a Child Development Associate credential and two (2) years' experience related to caring for children or a high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years' experience related to caring for children.

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Date Posted 11/06/2026

Teacher- Sitrin Child Care Center

New Hartford NY

Salary Range

$17.00 - $19.00Hourly

Position Type

Full Time 

Job Shift

Day

Qualifications:

Associate degree in early childhood education, child development, or a child-related area or a Child Development Associate credential and two (2) years experience related to caring for children or a high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years experience related to caring for children.

Description:

Maintain direct supervision and programming of children in classroom assignment.

Keep daily attendance records.

Provide communication to parents/guardians on a daily basis.

Assist Program Director in the planning of daily activity calendars and carry-out those activities as outlined.

Maintain classroom in a neat orderly fashion at all times, to minimize safety hazards to children.

Assist in meal and snack preparation as assigned by supervisor.

Perform duties in conformance with the agency's policy and procedure manual.

Attend continuing education/in-service training as directed by the Program Director.

Attend staff meetings as scheduled.

Maintain weekly logs, monthly observations and children's

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Date Posted 11/02/2026

Title: Nursery School Director 

Location(s): St John the Evangelist Nursery School, 1 Sherman St, New Hartford, NY, United States, 13413

Key Responsibilities: 

• Reports to Pastor
• Leads Operations - Oversees daily preschool and before and after school operations 
• Ensures Compliance - Ensures child safety, licensing, health and diocesan policy compliance 
• Leads and Supports Staff - Leads and supports teaching and program staff
• Collaborates - Collaborates on curriculum, enrollment, family communication, activities, fundraising, budgeting and payroll

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with or including 12 credits in early childhood development or a related field 
• One year teaching, plus supervisory experience 
• CPR and first aid training preferred 

For more information, contact:

Rev. Mathew Rawson

315-732-8521 or Mrawson@syrdio.org

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Date Posted 10/28/2026

Title: Infant/Toddler Teacher

Job type: Full-time employee

Location(s): 3360 Thompson Rd, Cazenovia, NY 13035

Overview: Infant/Toddler LeadTeacher

Description: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our team at Rippleton Center, located in Cazenovia, NY. Successful candidates will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children in our care, ages 6months-3years old. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education, strong leadership skills, and the ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Development: PIan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets the needs and interests of the children, incorporating educational activities that promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

• Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, organized, and engagingclassroom environment. Establish and support rules for behavior and procedures to maintain safety and engagement among the children.

• Child Supervision: Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of all children in your care at all times. Monitor children's progress and adapt teaching methods to meet the individual needs of each child.

• Parent Communication: Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about their child's progress, behavior, and any concerns.

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor assistant teachers and support staff within the classroom. Collaborate with other staff members to create a cohesive and supportive team environment.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of children's development, attendance, and any incidents. Prepare reports as required by the Executive Director or regulatory bodies.

• Professional Development: Stay updated on best practices in early childhood education. Attend training sessions and workshops as required to maintain and enhance your skills.

• Compliance: Ensure that all classroom activities and procedures comply with New York State daycare licensing regulations and Rippleton Center policies.

Qualifications:

Education: HS Diploma/G.E.D. required, Associates degree, Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred. 

OR

Certification: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential certificate

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in early childhood education, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of early childhood development and best practices in early education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement creative and engaging lesson plans.
• Leadership and team-building skills.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Retirement plan with options.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and references to admin@rippletoncenter.com with the subject line "Lead TeacherApplication - [Your Name]." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Salary range $16 - $17.75 per hour

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Date Posted: 09/03/2026

Part Time Childcare Program Director

The Herkimer Reformed Church School’s Out Childcare Program is looking for a Program Director! The Child Care Program Director leads a team of childcare providers to give children Grades K-5 safe and secure faithbased care.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Work closely with NYS Office of Child and Family services to maintain state certification and compliance in childcare.

Responsible for the training, schedule, hiring and care of their staff and staff records.

Direct and manage the day to day operations of the program with assistance from their staff.

Interface daily with parents as well as school administrators, State officials and local community representatives as needed.

Maintain registration paperwork and records for children in the program.

Create a weekly bible based curriculum with crafts and activities

Minimum Qualifications:

•2 year degree in Childcare or related fieldand2 years experience

Salary and hours

•20 hours per week, very flexible

•Salary to be discussed upon interview 

CONTACT

School’s Out Childcare Program

Herkimer Reformed Church

102 Church Street, Herkimer, NY 13350

315-866-1523

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Date posted: 7/17/2026

Job Title: School Age Coordinator

Department: School Age Child Care

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: School Age Child Care Regional YCare Director 

Leadership Level: Team Leader

12 Month Position: Following School and Summer Vacation Calendar

APPLY: YMCA and Women's Center of Rome

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Date Posted: 4/7/2026

Thea Bowman House is seeking a Full-Time Child Care Director.  Please contact Jane at 315-735-6995 for more information and to apply.

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Date Posted: 3/27/26

Carter and Co., a Child Care Center in Clinton NY, is looking to hire an experienced teacher position with potential to act as assistant director.  Interested parties should reach out to Gabriella at admin@carterandcochildcare.com

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Date Posted 2/6/26

St. Pauls Nazareth Child Care Center is Hiring

Seeking part-time staff to work in the School-Age Child Care Program in Whitesboro.  Work hours would be from 7a-9a on weekdays and various times during vacation and snowdays.  Interested parties should contact Sue Gentile for full details on job, including rates at 315-736-1124, ext 431

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Date Posted 1/28/26

Clinton Early Learning Center is Hiring:

The Lead Toddler Teacher is responsible for the general supervision and implementation of the daily schedule, that provides a safe nurturing and engaging environment.

We are searching for a dynamic, experienced toddler teacher to work with children between 18 to 36

months old. Preferred: 2 years teaching in a licensed early childhood program. Candidate should have

experience writing lesson plans that reflect the Creative Curriculum's Objectives and the NYS Early

Learning Guidelines. Candidate must have strong classroom management techniques and

communication skills.

All candidates must be able to collaborate with assistant teachers, creating intentional lessons and

activities and ensuring smooth transitions throughout the day. Starting pay at $18.50/hour, negotiable

based on experience and education.

Link to full job description and details can be found here.

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Date Posted 1/22/26

Sitrin Child Care Center is Hiring:

Pay Rate: $18.00-19.00/hr

Job Description:

DEPARTMENT: Child Day Care

POSITION: Teacher

HOURS: 9am-5:30pm

PAY RATE: $18.00 to $19.00 per hour commensurate with experience

SUPERVISOR: Program Director

Duties:

Maintain direct supervision and programming of children in classroom assignment

Keep daily attendance records.

Provide communication to parents/guardians on a daily basis.

Assist Program Director in the planning of daily activity calendars and carry-out those activities as outlined.

Maintain classroom in a neat orderly fashion at all times, to minimize safety hazards to children.

Assist in meal and snack preparation as assigned by supervisor.

Perform duties in conformance with the agency's policy and procedure manual.

Attend continuing education/in-service training as directed by the Program Director.

Attend staff meetings as scheduled.

Maintain weekly logs, monthly observations and children's evaluations.

Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Associate degree in early childhood education, child development, or a child-related area or a Child Development Associate credential and two (2) years experience related to caring for children or a high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years experience related to caring for children.

Additional Information:

Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center Inc. endeavors to make applying for a position accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact HR Department/Recruiter/Human Resources at hr_dept@sitrin.com.

Sitrin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Last updated November 6, 2026