CHILD CARE COORDINATOR
About The Position
The Child Care Coordinator provides leadership in care, support, treatment, and services to children and families in the program. This role involves program oversight, staff management, ensuring child development and care, maintaining safety and compliance, and handling administrative duties. The coordinator must demonstrate maturity, professionalism, and compassion in all interactions, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment. Key characteristics include strong leadership, team-building skills, sensitivity to cultural differences, belief in individual growth, and the ability to set boundaries and intervene appropriately.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in child care with infants and toddlers, or early childhood setting, including supervisory experience
- CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
- Valid NYS Driver’s License; clean driving record
- Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register
- Compliance with health regulations for physical/Mantoux testing
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field preferred
- Experience working with infants or toddlers preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervise and support all child care staff, ensuring consistent, high-quality care delivery
- Coordinate staff schedules, training, onboarding, and performance evaluations
- Lead recruitment and mentoring of new child care personnel
- Facilitate team meetings and provide ongoing supervision and support
- Assist in implementing policies and protocols and provide support to childcare staff
- Ensure all children are supervised in designated areas, including the Play Room
- Guide staff in maintaining an environment that is orderly, healthy, nurturing, educational, and emotionally secure
- Oversee the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities
- Organize daily activities for the children
- Monitor child interactions and model positive parenting techniques for staff and residents
- Oversee children at mealtimes and snacks, ensuring a balanced diet is maintained
- Protect children from physical harm and emotional abuse
- Ensure compliance to safety protocols and emergency procedures
- Maintain compliance with state and local child care regulations
- Monitor hygiene practices and dietary standards for children
- Remain alert to potential problems and respond promptly to emergencies, supporting staff in crisis resolution as needed
- Maintain accurate records, including attendance, incident reports, and developmental observations
- Uphold program structure and therapeutic guidelines
- Participate in organizational planning and contribute to program development
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
