The SUNY Cobleskill Campus Child Care Center, located in Schoharie County, has been in operation since 1984 serving preschool children, ages three to five.   It is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving college students and state employees, and may enroll community families when space allows.  In 1986, we expanded our center and provided care for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age children.  In 2001, we extended our program again to include a young toddler room and a preschool room, in addition to our existing classrooms.  In the summer of 2004, we moved to our new Child Care Center that was constructed on campus near the Curtis Mott building. 

The Campus Child Care Center is a training site for college students majoring in Early Childhood and related disciplines.  College faculty employed in the Early Childhood Division of the College supervises the students. The Campus Child Care Center is an integral part of the Cobleskill Agriculture and Technical College and utilizes the strengths and resources of the College.  Child Care is provided as a service to parents who are students, staff, faculty or state employees. Campus Child Care Center is committed to providing quality childcare for young children and their families; that is, a level of care that is concerned with each child’s total development, including their relationship with their own family.

Mission Statement: “To provide the highest quality care possible.â€

The mission of the Center is to provide a safe, stimulating, enjoyable, learning environment for children ages six weeks to twelve years. We strive to provide a safe, stimulating learning environment for the enrolled children by nurturing their self-esteem while fostering their well-being. We facilitate social development, foster creativity, nourish and maintain emotional health, as well as encourage self-discipline and self-control. Our program promotes language development and encourages cognitive growth while working cooperatively with parents and the community.  

Specific duties and responsibilities:
A. The Teacher will serve as a member of the Cobleskill Campus Child Care Center as it relates to the college community.

1. Serve as a role model and mentor for practicum students assigned to the Center.

2. Supervise and direct other students and volunteers for effective classroom management.

3. Accommodate classroom observers and visitors.

4. Coordinate with Early Childhood faculty on curriculum and classroom experiences.

5. Assist in providing evaluative feedback on practicum students to early Childhood Faculty.

B. The Teacher will serve as a member of the Cobleskill Campus Child Care Center as it applies to its purpose and philosophy.

1. Perform duties in a professional manner; meet high expectations of a model program.

2. Understand and abide by the Center’s philosophy of working with young children and their families.

3. Work as a member of a team endeavoring to serve the Center as a whole.

4. Be highly flexible in working with different age groups.

5. Attend meetings or functions beyond regular work hours as coordinated with the Director.

6. Pursue professional development activities and follow the NEAYC Code of Ethics.

C. The Teacher will serve as a model educator while a member of the Cobleskill Campus Child Care Center

1. Foster children’s curiosity by planning and implementing a creative curriculum that is both recreational and educational.

2. Build positive self-concept and individual strength in children and facilitate such growth in students.

3. Maintain discipline in a positive manner reflecting on child’s behavior and not on the child him/herself.

4. Complete observations and assessments, as required by the Center and School District.

5. Maintain a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

6. Provide a pleasant home-style atmosphere at mealtimes including eating with the children.

7. Foster children’s curiosity by planning and implementing a creative curriculum that is both recreational and educational.

8. Build positive self-concept and individual strength in children and facilitate such growth in students.

9. Maintain discipline in a positive manner reflecting on child’s behavior and not on the child him/herself.

10. Maintain a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

11. Provide a pleasant home-style atmosphere at mealtimes including eating with the children.

The Teacher will attain knowledge of each child’s developmental level through observation, interaction, and on-going evaluation so as to develop an appropriate program.

D. Other duties that are assigned by the director and Cobleskill-Richmondville School District