Childcare Coordinator

Childcare Coordinator

The Childcare Coordinator provides leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality early childhood education services. This role supports and coaches teaching staff, maintains safe and compliant program operations, and fosters a positive, welcoming environment for children and families. The coordinator oversees enrollment, staff development, classroom quality, and family engagement while ensuring all licensing, documentation, and organizational standards are met.

Key Focus Areas:

• Staff Leadership & Support
  • Supervise, train, and coach teachers and staff
  • Support professional growth and performance
• Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure safe environments and proper supervision
  • Maintain licensing and safety standards
• Enrollment & Billing
  • Manage waitlists and enrollment process
  • Support billing and childcare assistance
• Family Engagement
  • Build relationships and communicate with families
  • Support attendance and parent involvement
• Classroom Support
  • Monitor classroom quality and curriculum
  • Provide direct classroom support and guidance
  • Daily classroom coverage (on average 4 hours/day)
• Professionalism
  • Work collaboratively and follow policies
  • Attend trainings and demonstrate leadership
• Recordkeeping & Reporting
  • Ensure accurate documentation and records
  • Meet reporting and compliance requirements
• Communication
  • Communicate clearly with staff and families
  • Share updates, reports, and program information

Work hours: Monday - Friday between 7:00am-5:00pm (part year July-May)

Reports to: Family Services, Health and Home Visiting (FHH) Program Manager Supervises: Childcare Teacher and Assistant Teachers

Minimum Requirement:

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or related degree + 12 months experience supervising
• Driver's License and proof of insurance (requires daily access to personal vehicle that is insured)

Starting Salary:

• Associate's Degree: $30.85
• Bachelor's Degree: $33.93
• Master's Degree: $37.33

There is a 10-step wage scale built into this position that occurs annually.

This is a non-exempt position with a 90-day introductory period.