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What's Happening in New York?
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Median Wage*
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Average Wage*
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| Child
Care Worker |
$9.96
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$9.95
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| Preschool
Teacher |
$11.09
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$12.70
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Click here for explanations of Median/Average Income
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*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, State Occupational Employment
and Wage Data 2003.
Tiered Reimbursement System
New York offers differential reimbursement rates based on standards of quality.
Unionization
AFSCME, SEIU and AFT are actively organizing teachers in the Early Care and Education field in New York.
Wage Incentives
Early Childhood.org. This website has been developed by the New York State Council on Children and Families Head Start Collaboration Project to support professional development and improve the quality of early childhood and school-age programs. It has information specifically geared towards early childhood educators including credentialing programs, college and university degree programs, and a career development resource guide.
For more information call (518) 473-3652
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