Evening Childcare Supervisor (Fall 2026) - Louis Greenspan Day Care Center

Evening Childcare Supervisor (Fall 2026) -

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Poughkeepsie, NY Posted:

May 15, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled Type:

Part-time Salary Type:

Hourly Salary Range:

$25.00 - $25.00

Position ID:

200570

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Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country. DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work: Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values: Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation. Dutchess Community College offers high-quality, affordable childcare on our main campus in the Town of Poughkeepsie. The Louis Greenspan Day Care Center serves toddlers and preschoolers. This facility is led by highly experienced childcare professionals. To learn more about the Louis Greenspan Daycare Center, click here.

Job Description:

The Greenspan Daycare Center is seeking enthusiastic, dependable individuals who demonstrate joy in working with young children and families and a desire to grow and learn.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Childcare Supervisor is responsible for all duties listed in the Lead Teacher job description (listed below). As well as supporting the Center Director in providing leadership and supervision of the childcare program. Assumes full leadership of childcare program in Center Director's absence.

ASSISTS THE CENTER DIRECTOR WITH

Participating in the planning and coordination of fundraising efforts. Accomplishes goals and handles emergencies with minimal disruption of day-to-day operations. Demonstrates strong problem-solving capabilities; approaches problems in a logical manner; develops and applies new approaches as needed. Responsible for processing detailed accident reports on children injured at the center in a timely manner. Plans, organizes, schedules, and delegates work effectively and efficiently. Puts in work orders for center repairs as needed. Helps maintain CACFP monthly reports. Plans staffing to meet DSS ratios. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff. Assists Director with orientation to the program for all staff and assigns duties. Assists with staff assignments and assures appropriate classroom coverage. Conducts regular teacher meetings to foster open communication and encourage staff input. Assists staff in organization of work and encourages good time management. Assists Director in planning special yearly events to include open house and end of the year celebrations. Has an understanding of NAEYC Accreditation and licensing standards and assists Director with process. Assists with staff trainings. Maintain good public relations with parents and college community and communicate with the Center Director. Perform all other duties as assigned. Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner.

Lead Teacher Description :

RESPONSIBILITIES

The lead teacher possesses exceptional personal qualities and ethics. Develop and Implement Curriculum Design and implement a Developmentally Appropriate Program with curriculum activities, which meet NAEYC standards and best practices for early childhood education. Seek out innovative and emergent curriculum practices in the field of early childhood education. Design and maintain an attractive, orderly learning environment Observe, Assess and Document Child Progress Observe and document child progress through a variety of assessment tools. Present a written progress report twice yearly (once each semester) to be included in the child's file and shared with parents. Establish respectful open ongoing communication with families. Visits with families daily as well as during scheduled parent-teacher conferences and during school-wide events. Share classroom goals and expectations with families during open-house and parent night. Encourage and support parent involvement. Seek to understand and include family customs and beliefs within the curriculum and seek to accommodate and include families who speak languages other than English. Develop and orchestrate a classroom schedule Design a schedule that is predictable and establishes routine. Design a schedule that also allows for flexibility when needed and is responsive to the children's needs. Plan for indoor and outdoor play every day. Establish Behavioral Guidelines Ensure the safety of all children (emotional and physical safety) Accommodate children's different needs and individual learning styles. Provide consistent, fair and respectful expectations for children Supervise Assistant Teachers and Students Involve assistant teacher in planning, assign responsibilities. Mentor professional growth and supervise interactions with children. Model excellent communication and interaction with children and families. Reflect and communicate about classroom goals and individual children's needs. Build a positive supportive working relationship with other adults in the classroom. Communicate with the

Director Regularly Regarding:

Concerns about a child's development Concerns about a team member's performance or interactions with others Goals for professional development Goals for curriculum development Special classroom plans or projects Keep records of: Attendance Health check and classroom journal Meal census Children's portfolios Classroom Portfolios Anecdotal records on individual children Follow the

NAEYC ETHICAL CODE OF CONDUCT.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

A CDA certification and four years of experience related to caring for children. Must have a reliable method of transportation to report to work on time.

Preferred Qualifications:

An associate's degree in early childhood education (or related field) and five years' experience as a teacher with an appropriate age groups. The successful candidate possesses exceptional personal qualities and ethics; is able to remain calm and responsive throughout the day; is able to see, hear, anticipate and respond to children's needs as well as in emergencies and conflicts; is punctual, enthusiastic, and dependable; responds to criticism and desires to grow and learn; demonstrates a joy in working with young children and families.

Additional Information:

Positions in the Daycare Center are employees of the Dutchess Community College Association. This is a part-time, 6 hour per week position. This position is on-site, 10 months a year with 6-7 weeks off during the summer.

Salary:

The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 per hour.

Schedule:

This position is Tuesday & Thursday, 6 PM - 9 PM.

Working Conditions:

The performance of this work is in-person and on-site. Flexible hours are required. Reliable transpiration is required. All applicants are subject to a background check to include criminal, employment, and education. Dutchess Community College is an AA/EOE employer. As part of the State University of New York (SUNY), in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

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