Child Care Coordinator - St. Mary's Hospital - PRN

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Child Care Coordinator supports the operational, educational, and administrative functions of the   child care   center to ensure high-quality early childhood programming and compliance with licensing requirements.   This role coordinates curriculum implementation,   assists   with enrollment and record management, and supports staff and family engagement initiatives. The   Coordinator   works closely with center leadership and classroom staff to   maintain   safe and effective operations and may provide classroom coverage when staffing needs arise to ensure   appropriate supervision   of   children.

Essential   Job Functions

- Coordinate daily operational and administrative activities of the   child care   center to support efficient program delivery and compliance with licensing requirements.

- Maintain required records for children including enrollment documentation, health records, and other regulatory documentation.

- Assist   with enrollment processes including greeting families, coordinating tours, managing waitlists, and supporting communication with parents.

- Support curriculum planning and implementation by coordinating educational activities, distributing curriculum resources, and   assisting   staff with program planning.

- Provide guidance and support to classroom staff to ensure developmentally   appropriate programming   and adherence to center policies and procedures.

- Assist   with staff coordination and daily routines to ensure   appropriate classroom   coverage and compliance with required staff-to-child ratios.

- Serve as a liaison with families b

- y responding   to parent inquiries,   assisting   with communication, and supporting family engagement activities.

- Support administrative functions including answering phones, preparing correspondence,   maintaining   records, and coordinating childcare fee processing   in accordance with   center policies.

- Assist   with regulatory compliance by supporting health and safety checks, documentation reviews, and participation in drills or other compliance-related activities.

- Provide classroom support and serve as backup in classrooms when staffing coverage is needed to   maintain   safe supervision and continuity of care.

- Performs functions consistent with infection control requirements and guidelines   regarding   exclusion for ill/symptomatic children,   cleaning   and disinfecting practices and   insures   compliance within the facility

- Assists   scheduling training and development opportunities for associates   regarding   prevention of spread of infection, proper food handling,   appropriate   and   required   disinfecting practices, child related education   required   for all associates and   additional   required training as assigned by the regulatory agencies.

Licensing/Certification

- First Aid and CPR certification   in adult and   pediatrics   ( required  within state specific timeline)

- Serve Safe   Food Handler   certification from the Department of Health ( preferred )

- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate (preferred)

Education

- High school diploma or GED (required)

- Associate or   Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education , Child Development, or related field   ( preferred ) .

Work Experience

- 3 years of experience in early childhood education or licensed   child care   setting   ( preferred ) .

- Successfully meets all state requirements and successfully completes all required background screenings for   child care   associates.

Training

- State approved Medication Administration Training ( required  within state specific timeline)

- State approved Daily Health Observation Training ( required  within state specific timeline)

Skills

- Knowledge of early childhood development principles and developmentally   appropriate practices

- Knowledge of state   child care   licensing regulations and safety standards

- Strong organizational and administrative coordination skills

- Ability to support curriculum planning and classroom programming

- Strong communication   and interpersonal skills when working with staff and families

- Ability to mentor and support classroom staff

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic childcare environment

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Range:

Minimum: $20.97

Maximum: $31.47

As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]