Summary:

The Childcare Coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of a childcare center, ensuring that children receive quality care and education. They are responsible for managing staff, creating and implementing a curriculum, budgeting and purchasing supplies, maintaining records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and organizing events and activities.

Responsibilities:

- Manage staff members and ensure adherence to policies and procedures
- Create and implement a curriculum that promotes child development
- Conduct interviews, hire, and supervise staff
- Schedule and monitor staff time off and substitutions
- Budget and purchase supplies, toys, educational materials, equipment, and snacks
- Maintain accurate records of enrollment, attendance, and child’s progress
- Ensure compliance with state regulations and licensing requirements
- Respond to parents’ inquiries, concerns, and suggestions




- Plan and organize events and activities for children and families
- Conduct routine sweeps of facilities to ensure cleanliness, safety, and maintenance needs
- Organize and lead staff meetings and career development training sessions
- Maintain positive relationships with neighboring schools and organizations

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field
- Experience in a supervisory or administrative role in a childcare setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Staff management skills
- Ability to develop and implement lesson plans and curricula
- Solid organizational skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to stay calm and composed under stressful situations

📌 Quality Officer (Darlinghurst)
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