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New York, NY – NYC and the CSA announced a tentative agreement for administrators working in early childhood education centers.
The new contract provides workers with a cumulative raise of over 33.62 percent for the entirety of the contract, retroactive to October 2020, and ending March 2028.
This tentative contract covers 150 directors and assistant directors at publicly-funded child care centers and family child care programs throughout New York City — provides wage increases, a ratification bonus, annual retention bonuses, and additional salary for those supervising extended day and year programs, along with substantial increased contributions to the union welfare fund.
“Our administration is committed to expanding access to early childhood education with over 150,000 children enrolled across our system, and this means making sure that our child care providers are well paid and work with dignity,” said Mayor Adams. “I am thrilled CSA and DCCNY have reached an agreement that will deliver well earned-raises and establish bonuses for our hard-working early childhood directors and assistant directors .”
“High-quality, early childhood education depends on the expertise and dedication of skilled center directors and administrators,” said DCCNY Executive Director Gardner. “We are proud to have worked with the city and the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators to reach this milestone agreement.”
“Our early childhood directors and assistant directors provide essential leadership for our youngest learners, laying a foundation for lifelong growth, success, and reinvestment in our great city,” said CSA President Rubio. “We are proud to have delivered a contract that honors their incredible contributions to our public school system, and we thank the Day Care Council of New York for their ongoing collaboration.”
