What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Business Coach -Full-time position at Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc.?
Now Hiring: Child Care Business Coach (Full-Time)
Location: Suffolk County, NY (Hybrid schedule with local travel)
Make a Difference for Child Care Providers in Your Community
Join one of New York’s leading early childhood organizations! The Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc. supports over 800 licensed child care and Pre-K programs across Suffolk County. We’re on a mission to ensure every child has access to high-quality early learning—and we need dedicated professionals like you to help home-based child care providers grow strong, sustainable businesses.
We offer generous time off, flexible scheduling, a supportive team culture, and work that truly makes a difference.
About the Role:
As a Family Child Care Business Coach, you’ll work directly with family and group family child care providers to strengthen their business operations, improve their use of digital tools, and connect them to resources that support their financial stability and overall well-being. This role is part of the Staffed Family Child Care Network (SFCCN)—a statewide initiative to help home-based providers thrive.
You’ll provide hands-on coaching and training on topics like:
- Budgeting, billing, and payroll
- Child Care Management Software (CCMS)
- Enrollment tracking and subsidy management
- Health, retirement, and wellness resources
- Parent communication, contracts, and compliance
At least one position must be filled by a bilingual (English/Spanish) candidate.
What You’ll Do:
- Coach providers on business systems, financial management, and technology use
- Train providers to use CCMS tools for billing, enrollment, compliance, and reporting
- Support marketing strategies to help programs stay fully enrolled
- Provide guidance on HR, tuition policies, parent handbooks, and documentation
- Connect providers with community resources for health, retirement, and peer support
- Track data and outcomes using dashboards and state systems
- Facilitate small group workshops, peer learning, and one-on-one coaching sessions
- Collaborate with local partners and attend meetings with state funders and networks
Who You Are:
- Passionate about supporting small businesses and early childhood education
- Comfortable with technology and excited to help others learn it
- A strong communicator with coaching or training experience
- Organized, empathetic, and culturally responsive
Required Qualifications:
- Associates/Bachelor’s degree in Business, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience in child care operations, business support, or program administration
- Strong tech skills (especially with management systems or data platforms)
- Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred for at least one hire)
- Valid NYS Driver’s License and access to a vehicle (travel required throughout Suffolk county)
Compensation:
- $31.00 hourly or $65,400 annual salary excellent benefits | Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates encouraged to apply
Flexibility on start date available for the right candidate.
To be considered please submit cover letter and resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Commack, NY 11725
Salary : $65,400