Assistant Director

Cazenovia Children’s House, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit early education and daycare center, seeks an experienced and self-motivated individual to assist in the management of day-to-day operations of its fully licensed childcare facility.

About Cazenovia Children’s House

Founded in 1970, Cazenovia Children’s House (CCH) is dedicated to providing the highest quality childcare to Cazenovia and its surrounding communities at affordable rates. For families with children from 6 weeks of age through 5th grade, CCH offers a balanced approach to learning, cultivating a fun educational environment that supports a child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

Essential job functions

Assist the Executive Director with

• Opening and closing the center
• Organization of billing plans and the collection of tuition
• Facility needs, including scheduling repairs and maintenance
• Hiring, and training staff members
• Weekly staffing schedule
• Developing and implementing age-appropriate educational programs
• Order and manage needed supplies
• Parent communications
• Meeting state licensing regulations
• Maintaining safety procedures and protocols
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with families and the community
• Board communications and fundraising efforts
• Completing, organizing, and maintaining required records
• Establishing and maintaining systems for ongoing program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with all human resources policies, labor laws, and licensing requirements.
• Pursuing funding opportunities, including grants, donations, and partnerships.
• Fundraising and social media

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree including, or in addition to, 12 credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field

At least one year full-time teaching experience in a day care center, family or group family day care

At least one year of experience supervising staff in a child care program or related field

Ability to properly lift 30 pounds from ground level to a height of 36 inches

Beneficial but not required

Experience applying for and managing grants

Experience developing and managing a budget

Experience managing capital improvement projects

Experience fundraising and working with a non-profit board

• Key characteristics
• Collaborative
• Organized
• Proactive
• Respectful
• Kind
• Communicative

Benefits

This position includes a generous tuition reduction and paid time off. At this time, the position does not include health insurance or retirement benefits.

Contact information

Interested candidates should send their résumé, three professional references, and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position as .pdf (s) to [email protected] with the subject line Assistant Director.

Job open October 5, 2026 until filled.

Cazenovia Children’s House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential.

Pay: $42,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person