- Location
- St. Mary's Hospital Richmond, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0.01Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)
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
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
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 insurances, 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.
Department:
Day Care Services - Richmond Health Source Shared Services - SMH Child Care CenterIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, 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].
