Jowonio School

09/10/2026

The classrooms are coming together, and we’re getting ready for another year at Jowonio. 💙

This week, our staff has been learning together, getting classrooms ready, planning, and doing all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into starting a new school year.

Today and tomorrow, our students get to come in, meet their teachers, and check out their classrooms during visiting days. And then on Monday…we’re back together! We can’t wait to welcome all of our students and families back for another year of learning, playing, and growing! Here we go!

09/03/2026

SLPs: are you looking for a little more flexibility in your work life? We’re looking for a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join the Jowonio team this fall!

This is a flexible position, approximately 15 hours a week and a 10-month school calendar. There is a possibility for additional hours as opportunities arise.

What is special about this role? It’s the people. Our SLPs are part of the classroom and part of the team, working alongside teachers, therapists, and families in a school community that is collaborative, inclusive, and genuinely supportive.

If you’re looking for meaningful work without the traditional full-time schedule, this might be a good fit.

To learn more and apply visit https://jowonio.org/careers/

08/18/2026

What does Physical Therapy look like at Jowonio?

It looks like therapy that happens where children naturally are: in classrooms, on the playground, at Trike Town, and along Sarah's Path, our nature trail. We have an exceptionally well equipped treatment space including partial weight support fall prevention harness system and an extensive adaptive equipment lending library.

It looks like collaborating with teachers, families, and an experienced team of therapists.

It looks like a 10-month school calendar, 3 weeks of PTO, paid professional development, and the option to work our 6-week summer program.

We’re hiring a Physical Therapist! If you’re looking for a workplace that’s collaborative, inclusive, and a little different from the typical preschool setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more & apply: https://olasjobs.org/job-details/JSSN0385579-0048

08/17/2026

We love seeing what our Jowonio alums (William and Lennon) are up to! Taking care of our neighbors and community is a core value here at Jowonio!💜

🍋✨ What happens when compassion starts young? Truly beautiful things happen. ✨🍋 This week, four amazing young neighbors, Liliana, Lennon, William, and Zoe, showed all of us that you're never too young to make a big difference. Armed with a lemonade stand, big hearts, and a desire to help o...

08/07/2026

A huge thank you to the United Way of Central New York for putting together the Day of Caring yesterday! We were so thrilled to welcome an incredible group of volunteers from Upstate Medical University. Together they helped us clean and reorganize indoor spaces and repaint buildings on Trike Town.

We are so appreciative for their support!

07/21/2026

For more than 50 years, generations of families, educators, staff, volunteers, and supporters have helped shape the Jowonio community. Whether your connection was last week or thirty years ago, you are part of the story of this special place. Today, we're looking toward the future.

Our Board of Directors has begun the search for Jowonio's next Executive Director: a thoughtful, collaborative leader who will build on our strong foundation and help guide the next chapter of our mission.

We're sharing this opportunity not only because someone in our community may be the right fit, but because you may know someone whose leadership, values, and commitment to inclusion make them an ideal candidate.

If someone comes to mind, we hope you'll share with them. Thank you for continuing to be part of the Jowonio community and for helping us find the next leader to carry our mission forward.

Learn more about the position and all current opportunities at jowonio.org/careers.

07/10/2026

Team Spotlight: Friends of Jowonio (FOJ)🛠️
Team: Craig, Sam, Josh, Tammy, & Mike

Behind every classroom, muddy adventure, snowy morning, and community event at Jowonio is an incredible FOJ team keeping everything running. From installing new security cameras, to redoing the floors, to changing fencing to improve supervision in our outdoor spaces, to clearing the drains, to removing snow and ice, to setting up for meetings and events, to cleaning up countless messes, they still somehow always made sure we had enough toilet paper and tissues.

They help keep Jowonio safe, welcoming, functional, and beautiful every single day, often in ways most people never even see. We are so grateful for all they do for our community.

07/09/2026

Classroom Spotlight: Kangaroo Room🦘
Team: Jess, Kate, Sam, & Sara

The Kangaroo Room kids had a wonderful year of learning and exploring new ideas and building friendships! We embraced our long winter and spent lots of time playing in the snow. We welcomed Spring and were very excited to ride bikes, find snails, and play with bubbles. And not a day went by without listening and dancing to a class favorite Baby Shark!!!

07/08/2026

Classroom Spotlight: Ocean Room🌊
Team: Dezzi, Kia, Miranda, & Destany

The Ocean Room team would like to thank all the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, family members that participated in making this an amazing school year.

Along with our amazing group of kids, we have had some wonderful support from some amazing families. Thank you all for the classroom donations throughout the year. We have enjoyed all the yummy treats, gifts, and participation in field trips. Thank you for the teacher - parent collaboration. Have a fun summer!

07/07/2026

Team Spotlight: Family Services 💜
Team: Niki, Jamie, Caitlin, & Melissa

The Family Services Team is here for children and families through every step of the Jowonio journey. From helping families navigate services and community resources to supporting new students, coordinating family events, responding to bumps and bruises, and helping children work through big feelings, this team makes sure every child is supported both inside and outside the classroom.

Much of their work happens behind the scenes, but it helps make Jowonio the caring, inclusive community that it is. We are so grateful for all they do for our children and families.