Items filtered by date: November 2015

The Council’s new Summer Training Calendar offers a variety of trainings for early care and education professionals. We can help you expand your skills, improve the quality of care you provide to children, and meet NYS licensing requirements.

Full-time working parents who live in Westchester with children up to 13 years of age may be eligible for scholarships covering July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

The Child Care Council of Westchester is pleased to announce the 2015 recipients of its Joey Awards:

Dawn Meyerski, Mount Kisco Child Care Center
Elizabeth Spano, Oak Lane Child Care Center
Patrice Cuddy, Parent Child Home Program, Westchester Jewish Community Services
Bettina Langsam, Morning Star Day Care

Honorees will be recognized at the Annual Awards Breakfast, sponsored by Polaris Properties, on Friday, June 5, 2015 from 8:00 to 10:00 am at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Tarrytown, NY. Tara Rosenblum of News 12 Westchester will be Master of Ceremonies.

Current Candidate Profiles

For programs to review candidates looking for work in the child care industry.
Be sure to contact the candidate directly.

Date: August 3, 2023
Position Desired: Program Director
Schedule: Part Time
Town of Residence: Port Chester
Highest Degree Obtained: Post Graduate Degree
Area of Concentration in College Work: Child Care
Current or Most Recent Position: N/A
Dates of Employment in Current or Most Recent Position: N/A
Describe Your Previous Position: Vice Chancellor at an institution
Dates of Employment in Your Previous Job: 2019-2023
More About Candidate: N/A
Availability: ASAP
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Date: July 27, 2023
Position Desired: Assistant Teacher
Schedule: Full Time
Town of Residence: Yonkers
Highest Degree Obtained: 4-Year College Degree
Area of Concentration in College Work: Arts
Current or Most Recent Position: Homeroom teacher for kindergarten
Dates of Employment in Current or Most Recent Position: 2020-2021
Describe Your Previous Position: Grade 1 homeroom teacher
Dates of Employment in Your Previous Job: 2019-2020
More About Candidate: Wored as an art teacher for elementary students from 2013-2017
Availability: September 2023
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Date: July 19, 2023
Position Desired: Head Teacher
Schedule: Full Time
Town of Residence: White Plains
Highest Degree Obtained: 2-Year College Degree
Area of Concentration in College Work: Liberal Arts Social Sciences
Current or Most Recent Position: I am currently employed in the White Plains School District as a Cafeteria Monitor
Dates of Employment in Current or Most Recent Position: October 2022 to present
Describe Your Previous Position: Resident Manager
Dates of Employment in Your Previous Job: Group Home Resident Manager August 2017-July 2022
More About Candidate: My name is Nikkia Howe I am a 43 year old mother of a 5 and 25 and year old. I live in Westchester County White Plains NY. Where I have lived for many years. I work as a cafeteria monitor in the white plains school district and I work with autistic and young adults on the spectrum an I have worked with him since the age of 14, he is now 24 year old. I take him out in the community ,do many different activities ex.shopping at the grocery store , leisure activities and life skills , making his bed , washing his dishes and teach life skills . When my son entered into college I decided to leave the school age kids and work full-time into the group homes where I only worked on the weekend. I ended up being the Assistant manager and then quickly moved to manager. I have my associates degree from SUNY Morrisville
Availability: ASAP
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Date: July 12, 2023
Position Desired: Assistant Teacher
Schedule: Full Time
Town of Residence: Pelham
Highest Degree Obtained: Masters Degree in early childhood education and special education from Long Island University
Area of Concentration in College Work: Elementary Education. Set to graduate May 2024 with a Bachelors in Educaton.
Current or Most Recent Position: I work at Huguenot Nursery School in Pelham, NY. It is a private pre-school. My first year (09/21-06/22) I was in a class with three year olds for the full day. There were six kids. My second year there I was with a 2 year old class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the morning. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I was in a nearly 2’s class. In the afternoons, I was in a 3 year old class. For September 2023, I am in a 2 year old class in the morning.
Dates of Employment in Current or Most Recent Position: September 2021 to present
Describe Your Previous Position: CVS Pharmacy
Dates of Employment in Your Previous Job: Not sure.
More About Candidate: N/A
Availability: September 7, 2023
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Current Job Opportunities in Child Care

For candidates interested in working in the child care industry.
Be sure to contact the program directly.

Date Received: 4/18/2024
Job Title: Lead Teacher
Program Name: Days of Wonder
Job Description: Child centered, enthusiastic, experienced team teaching in an independent daycare setting. Our curriculum is play-based and developmentally appropriate mix of teacher driven and child interest driven.
Requirements: At least two years teaching experience and 4 year degree attained or in progress.
Address: 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: 914-693-2980
Fax: N/A
Website: www.daysofwonderchildcare.org
Salary: TBD

Date Received: 3/25/2024
Job Title: Assistant Teacher
Program Name: Oak Lane Child Care Center
Job Description: An Assistant Teacher works with the Head Teacher to ensure that teacher-child relationships promote and support positive self esteem. They plan and implement a curriculum which supports the whole child. They assist the Head Teacher in preparing a classroom environment that invites exploration and interaction.
Requirements: High School Diploma, Child Development Associate Certification, Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Address: 49 Memorial Drive, Chappaqua, NY 10514
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: 914-238-3756
Fax: 914-238-3757
Website: www.oaklaneccc.org
Salary: $16-$20/hr

Date Received: 2/27/2024
Job Title: Teacher Assistant
Program Name: Lightbridge Academy
Job Description: The Assistant Teacher is responsible for creating an atmosphere that is positive for learning and that stimulates critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making with children, in accordance with Lightbridge Academy Mission, Vision and Core Values.
Requirements: Minimum High School diploma
Address: 529 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: 914-629-1051
Fax: N/A
Website: N/A
Salary: TBD

Date Received: 2/27/2024
Job Title: Lead Teacher
Program Name: Lightbridge Academy
Job Description: The Lead Teacher is the leader within the classroom and is responsible for carrying out and ensuring that the classroom operates with the highest standards of educational excellence and quality and offers a safe learning environment. Responsible for teaching students basic academic, social, and other formative skills at the childcare level, and in accordance with Lightbridge Academy Mission, Vision and Core Values. Lead Teachers are responsible for developing and supervising Assistant Teachers in the classroom, while maintaining the integrity of the company and serving as a steward of Lightbridge Academy within the community.
Requirements: Child Development Associate (CDA), Group Teacher, or Associates Degree in education or related field; Bachelors Degree in education or related field is preferred. • Minimum of one (1) year of child care experience, classroom experience preferred.
Address: 529 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: 914-629-1051
Fax: N/A
Website: N/A
Salary: TBD

The Goddard School held its an annual art auction on May 17, 2019. Each year they donate the funds to a non-profit organization. This year the funds will support the Child Care Council of Westchester’s Key to the Future Scholarship Fund. The Council works with parents, child care and after school programs, businesses and elected officials to expand access to the quality early care that allows all children an equal chance to achieve their full potential. Scholarships are awarded to hard-working families who have trouble making ends meet, so that they may afford good care without sacrificing other essentials like health insurance, or even groceries. 100% of donated funds go directly to families in need. We thank The Goddard School for their generosity.

Donor/Supporter Newsletters

The Council sends newsletters to donors and supporters.

• 2023 Winter Newsletter
• 2022 Winter Newsletter
• 2021 Winter Newsletter
• 2021 Spring Newsletter
• 2019 Winter Newsletter
• 2018 Winter Newsletter
• 2017 Winter Newsletter
• 2017 Fall Newsletter
• 2017 Spring Newsletter
• 2016 Spring Newsletter

Parent Connections Newsletters

The Council provides e-newsletter for parents.

• September/October 2021: COVID Updates & Resources, COVID & Child Care, Child Care Referrals & Resources, and more!
• July/August 2021: COVID Updates & Resources, COVID & Child Care, Child Care Referrals & Resources, and more!
• May 2021: COVID Updates & Resources, COVID & Child Care, Child Care Referrals & Resources, and more!
• April 2021: COVID Updates & Resources, COVID & Child Care, Child Care Referrals & Resources, and more!
• February 2021: COVID Updates & Resources, COVID & Child Care, Child Care Referrals & Resources, and more!
• January 2021: COVID Updates & Resources, COVID & Child Care, Child Care Referrals & Resources, and more!
• July 2020: Parent Guide to Child Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Be prepared, Westchester DSS Subsidy Program Update, and more!
• March 2020: Social Distancing: This is Not a Snow Day, New way of interacting... Video Chatting, Stuck at home with young kids due to the coronavirus? Here's what to do-and not to do, and more!
• February 2020: Why hand washing really could slow down and epidemic, Where do kids with disabilities go for child care, Discipline and Limit Setting, and more!
• January 2020: How your caregiver should handle a tantrum, Screen Used Tied to Children's Brain Development, Free Tax Preparation, and more!

Provider Newsletters

The Council sends e-newsletter for child care providers.

• December 2021: Take Advantage of These Great Trainings, Regulations Reminder: Face Cover, Let’s Make Wearing Masks Fun, and more!
• November 2021: Market Rates Telephone Survey of 2021, Take Advantage of These Great Trainings, Mat Trainings Are Back at the Council, and more!
• October 2021: COVID Updates & Resources, Don't Miss Out On These Great Trainings, Love Children? Consider a Career in Child Care, and more!
• September 2021: COVID Updates & Resources, Don't Miss Out On These Great Trainings, You Could Have Your CDA Credential in a Year, and more!
• August 2021: Child Care Professionals: Help Is on the Way, COVID Updates & Resources, Special Two Part: Child Development Curriculum Institute, and more!
• July 2021: Apply For The NYS Essential Workers Child Care Scholarship, COVID Updates & Resources, Take Advantage Of This Great Training, and more!
• June 2021: COVID Updates & Resources, It's Our Job To Keep Children Safe, Take Advantage Of These Training Opportunities, and more!
• May 2021: COVID Updates & Resources, Make Sure Your Surroundings Are Safe For Children, Professional Development Opportunities, and more!
• April 2021: COVID Updates & Resources, Be On The Lookout, Take Advantage Of These Amazing Trainings, and more!
• March 2021: COVID Updates & Resources, Be Careful, New OCFS Training Category, and more!
• February 2021: COVID Updates & Resources, Protect Yourself, Professional Development Opportunities, and more!
• January 2021: COVID Updates & Resources, Start Fresh in the New Year With These Exciting Trainings, Regulation Reminders: 416.7(H), 417.7(H), 418-1.7(K), 418-2.7(H) Weather, and more!

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