NEW YORK, NY – A significant milestone has been approved for New York City’s early childhood education system. In a 3 to 1 vote, workers of District Council 1707/Local 205 ratified a three-year agreement with the Day Care Council of New York. The agreement will raise the salaries of certified teachers in community-based organizations to the same salary level as teachers in the Department of Education. Community-based teachers have the same education and teaching certification as their colleagues in public school. The agreement becomes effective October 1, 2019 – September 2022 and phases in the salary increases over this three year period.
“This settlement continues the Administration and NYC City Council’s commitment to early childhood education and ensuring we have the best talent in our classrooms so our children have the tools they need to succeed”, stated Andrea Anthony, Executive Director of the Day Care Council of New York.
ABOUT DCCNY:
The Day Care Council of New York is a diverse membership organization of childcare and family service providers, consumers and advocates. The Council’s mission is to seek support for and assist in the development of quality child and family care services.
The organization works with its members to maintain high standards of child developmental, educational and social services. The Council is committed to programs and services which are designed to promote the sound growth and development of children and their families necessary for a healthy society.
For further information about DCCNY, please visit www.dccnyinc.org or contact,
Pauline Barfield, 212-736-0404.

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