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The Child Care Coordinator primarily supports the Child Care Director in overseeing the daily operations of a childcare facility, including supervising staff, implementing curriculum, ensuring children's safety and well-being, and assisting with administrative tasks, all while adhering to licensing regulations and maintaining a positive learning environment for children.

Staff Supervision:

+ Monitoring staff performance and providing feedback.

+ Covering for absent staff members as needed.

Curriculum Implementation:

+ Supporting the Director in developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.

+ Observing classroom activities to ensure alignment with curriculum goals.

+ Providing guidance to teachers on lesson planning and activity implementation.

Child Development and Safety:

+ Monitoring children's behavior and addressing any concerns.

+ Ensuring compliance with child safety regulations and procedures.

+ Responding to emergencies and accidents appropriately.

+ Observing children's developmental progress and documenting observations.

+ Ensuring staff-to-child ratios in all classrooms.

Administrative Tasks:

+ Maintaining accurate records and documentation regarding children and staff.

+ Assist with preparing staff weekly schedule

+ Assisting with parent communication, including scheduling conferences and providing updates.

+ Managing and overseeing facility supplies and food ordering

+ Supporting the Director with budget management and reporting.

+ Offer support in interviewing/hiring staff and managing staff according to each individual job description

+ Assist the director in managing, conducting, and documenting staff meetings.

+ Assist the director in supervising all daily and weekly tasks including reviewing staff and children’s schedules, observing classroom management, and overseeing curriculum implementation.

+ Greet parents and visitors, answer questions, arrange meetings, lead tours, and perform other daily customer service tasks.

+ Assist in planning and implementing family engagement activities.

+ Assist in Serve as acting director when required, managing staff, and overseeing programs activities.

+ Must complete 20 hours of continuing staff development each year

+ Any other duties assigned.

Facility Management:

+ Contributing to the overall cleanliness and organization of the childcare facility.

+ Ensuring compliance with licensing requirements for the facility.

Minimum Education:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field required.

Preferred:

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

Maintains the annual continuing education hour requirements in the designated fields of study as mandated by the Division of Children & Families’ Office of Licensing.

1 – 3 years of Early Childhood Daycare Center

Preferred:

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Maintains Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification, Obtains CARI & CHRI clearance

Preferred:

None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

? Ability to manage multiple tasks, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to child safety and development.