Now Hiring

Child Care Council of Suffolk is Now Hiring:

Join a dedicated and experienced team of early childhood professionals & advocates!

The Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc. is one of the leading early childhood organizations in the state – supporting more than 800 licensed child care and Pre-K programs in Suffolk County. Our knowledgeable staff work directly with child care programs, educators and parents to ensure that every child has equitable access to high-quality early learning opportunities.

We offer generous vacation, personal time and sick time, plus two mental health days each year. Our culture is positive and flexible with a focus on supporting our employees and recognizing the importance of supporting a healthy work/life balance.

Infant Toddler Specialist

Job Summary: Provide high quality consultation, support and education to family/group family and center child care providers with a focus on care of infants and toddlers. Implement grant-generated educational programs when available. Contribute to Provider Newsletters. Create and deliver workshops as needed for off-site training and for on-site training catalog. Participate in activities to promote knowledge about quality infant and toddler care programs to the community.

Skill Requirements: Knowledge and understanding of infant/toddler care, child care programs and OCFS regulations. Good communication skills both in person and on the phone. Willing to work as a team with other members of the department, as well as with staff from other departments in the agency. Ability to work with computerized systems to maintain database and perform internet searches. Able to multi-task, balancing work load and independent projects.

Responsibilities:

Provide telephone and e-mail technical assistance to licensed and registered programs, and relative or non-regulated caregivers, parents and community members on child development, regulatory issues and specialized care for infants and toddlers.
Implement grant-generated educational programs when available
Contribute to a Provider Newsletter
Develop and implement workshops for family/ group family/center staff for training catalog and off-site trainings.
Generate reports as needed for the department
Provide assistance to other department staff
Participate in a team-oriented work environment while valuing individual team members’ contributions, appreciation for diversity and confidentiality standards of the agency.
Participate in department and agency staff meetings and trainings; participate in planning and implementation of department/agency strategic plan and customer service standards.
Attend workshops, in-house trainings, phone conferences, webinars and other meetings
Participate in functions of the NYS Early Care and Learning Council Infant Toddler Network
Work collaboratively with the Child Care Council of Nassau to develop the Theory of Change Model for the Long Island Region.
Maintain professional resources that include books, videos, pamphlets, brochures, etc. that promote best practices for infant toddler care.
Perform other work related duties as requested

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree preferred, in early childhood or related field; at least 3 years experience in a child care setting providing direct service to infants and toddlers; some experience providing Training and/or Technical Assistance in the area of child development or early childhood education.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse community
Knowledge and willingness to learn about specialized care for infants and toddlers, childcare, early education options, issues, regulations, and child development
Exhibits proactive problem solving skills
Knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office (Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Internet Explorer, and various office machines (copier, Fax, printers).
Ability to adapt to new technologies in delivery of services.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

This position requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time, keyboarding, and phone use.
Travel to various locations throughout Suffolk County will be required.
Occasional evening or weekend work is required; presence required at some off-site functions and trainings.
Ability to lift presentation equipment in and out of care is required.
Occasional overnight travel to other parts of NYS may be required (at agency expense)

Interested and qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to jzaita@childcaresuffolk.org

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We are happy to post employment opportunities for other organizations within the field of early childhood. Please check periodically for new postings. Each posting will be listed for 60 days. Please contact resourcereferral@childcaresuffolk.org to place an employment posting here.

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11/14/25

SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATION INC.

Teacher Assistant

Suffolk Kids’ Cottage: A+ Accredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children(NAEYC)

Licensed by New York State Office of Children and Family Services

4 Star Rating from QUALITYstarsNY

Suffolk County Eat Well, Play Hard Champion Center

Freedom of Movement Infant Certified Program

New York Pyramid Model Implementation Site

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferably A.A. in ECE. Salary based on degree and years of ECE experience. Two years prior experience in a NAEYC Accredited Early Childhood Center and licensed Early Childhood Center or minimum CDA certification with two years experience working with children less than 5 years of age. Please forward resume and cover letter to calderv@sunysuffolk.edu

Suffolk Kids’ Cottage is an EOE employer.

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11/14/25

SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATION INC.

PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER

Suffolk Kids’ Cottage: A+ Accredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children(NAEYC)

Licensed by New York State Office of Children and Family Services

4 Star Rating from QUALITYStarsNY

Suffolk County Eat Well, Play Hard Champion Center

New York Pyramid Model Implementation Site

Freedom of Movement Infant Certified Program

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field and two years of Early Childhood Education work experience in a NYS Licensed Early Childhood Education Center and NAEYC Accredited Center. Salary and benefits are based on degree and years of ECE experience. Please forward resume to calderv@sunysuffolk.edu

Suffolk Kids’ Cottage is an EOE employer.

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11/7/25

LONG ISLAND HEAD START JOB OPENINGS

HEAD START

FT Teacher $23.54 - $29.79 per hour

Long Island Head Start – Brentwood (UPK), Bay Shore, Wyandanch, Central Brookhaven.

FT Teacher Assistant $18.42 - $18.93 per hour

Long Island Head Start –Bay Shore, Wyandanch, Riverside.

FT Cook Assistant $17.48 per hour

Long Island Head Start – Patchogue HS, North Fork

FT Lead Teacher $25.49 – $30.78 per hour

Long Island Head Start – Bridgehampton @CMEE

EARLY HEAD START

FT Teacher II $18.98 - $21.07 per hour

Long Island Head Start – Patchogue EHS, North Fork EHS

FT Teacher I $21.24 - $25.83 per hour

Long Island Head Start – North Fork EHS.

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

Executive Office Assistant - $26.22 per hour

Fiscal Operation Assistant - $22.26 per hour

Long Island Head Start – Central Administration

Email Resume: Humanresources@liheadstart.org or fax 631-758-2953

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Date posted: September 8, 2025

Pay: Starting out at $35,100 per year

Job description:

Full time Pre-School Teacher for 3–4-year-old class. 37.5 hours per week. 12-month position. Full medical, vision and dental insurance is available.

State of the art building on the beautiful campus of Farmingdale State College on the Nassau – Suffolk Border.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits:

401(K)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Employee discounts
Schedule:
8-hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/ relocate: Farmingdale, NY 11735. Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work

Education: Must have the required credentials In the Educational Field or related Field

CDA
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree

Experience: 1 year (preferred) in a classroom setting

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3/24/25

Looking for a part time/ full time person to work in our baby room.

-Must have childcare experience preferably with infants to 18 month old children.

Responsibilities:

-To care for infants and toddlers to age 18 months.

Feeding, changing, interacting and playing with the children.

-If interested please call Joanne Lehman

631-543-0465

JKL Montessori School

53 Verbena Drive

Commack, NY 11725

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