Early Childhood Program Coordinator

King's Daughters Child Care Center Full-time In-Person Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:30pm Playing a crucial role in the development and success of children. King's Daughters Child Care Center is seeking an Early Education Program Coordinator to support high‑quality early childhood programming across our center. This role works closely with the Center Director and classroom teams to ensure smooth operations, supportive staff coaching, and a safe, nurturing environment for every child.

Our mission:

To promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children through engaging educational experiences in a safe, nurturing environment.

Benefits:

Free childcare for full-time employees Paid Holidays Paid time off Dental insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Perks of the

Position:

A positive, family-centered environment Opportunities for professional growth and leadership Collaborative, supportive team culture Free childcare for full-time employees Competitive benefits (see below)

Minimum Qualifications:

• REQUIRED

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

• REQUIRED

• Supervisory Experience MINIMUM of 2 years of experience in a licensed child care center CDA or ACDS (preferred or required based on center needs) Must be at least 21 years old Ability to maintain required certifications (CPR/First Aid, food handlers, etc.

) What You'll Do Create weekly staffing schedules to ensure all classroom ratios are met Supervise, monitor, and adjust program implementation as needed Mentor new staff and assist all classroom staff with professional development plans Maintain classroom environments and programming in compliance with childcare licensing requirements and NAEYC guidelines Coordinate program planning and implementation for each classroom (e.g., ITERS/ECERS and Birth to Three frameworks) Ensure classrooms remain clean, safe, and organized at all times Monitor and address relevant health and safety issues in the classroom regularly Oversee classroom staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed consistently Partner with the Center Director to address performance concerns and resolve classroom or staffing issues Maintain strong communication with staff, parents, and leadership Allocate staffing resources to meet regulatory requirements and program needs Serve as Person‑in‑Charge overseeing center operations in the Center Director's absence Help ensure the building and grounds are maintained in a safe, clean, and attractive condition Support cost‑effective use of resources consistent with the agency budget Participate in community and inter‑organizational initiatives, as needed Perform other operational management duties as assigned by the

Center Director or Executive Director Performance Expectations:

teaching/education builds lesson plans strong supervisory/leadership skills creativity, quality, and structure of daily classroom operations quality and cleanliness strong communication skills We empower children—and we empower our team. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we embrace diversity and inclusion in all forms. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status .

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you willing and able to pass a criminal background check? Do you have supervisory/leadership experience?

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Classroom management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person