Childcare Coordinator

Jobless; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobless seeks a Childcare Coordinator to lead and oversee high-quality early childhood education services. You will coach teaching staff, ensure safe operations, and promote a welcoming environment for children and families.

You will manage enrollment, billing, family engagement, and classroom support while meeting licensing and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in early childhood education or related degree + 12 months supervising experience.
• Driver’s License and proof of insurance with daily access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and supervision of teachers and staff.
• Oversee enrollment, waitlists, and billing processes.
• Ensure licensing, safety, and compliance with program standards.
• Foster family engagement and effective communication.
• Monitor classroom quality, provide direct classroom support, and cover daily needs (~4 hours/day).
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting.
• Attend trainings and demonstrate leadership.

Skills

Staff Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Enrollment

Billing

Family Engagement

Classroom Support

Curriculum Oversight

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in early childhood education or related degree

Job description

The Childcare Coordinator provides leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality early childhood education services. This role supports and coaches teaching staff, maintains safe and compliant program operations, and fosters a positive, welcoming environment for children and families. The coordinator oversees enrollment, staff development, classroom quality, and family engagement while ensuring all licensing, documentation, and organizational standards are met.

Key Focus Areas:

• Staff Leadership & Support
  • Supervise, train, and coach teachers and staff
  • Support professional growth and performance
• Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure safe environments and proper supervision
  • Maintain licensing and safety standards
• Enrollment & Billing
  • Manage waitlists and enrollment process
  • Support billing and childcare assistance
• Family Engagement
  • Build relationships and communicate with families
  • Support attendance and parent involvement
• Classroom Support
  • Monitor classroom quality and curriculum
  • Provide direct classroom support and guidance
  • Daily classroom coverage (on average 4 hours/day)
• Professionalism
  • Work collaboratively and follow policies
  • Attend trainings and demonstrate leadership
• Recordkeeping & Reporting
  • Ensure accurate documentation and records
  • Meet reporting and compliance requirements
• Communication
  • Communicate clearly with staff and families
  • Share updates, reports, and program information

Work hours: Monday - Friday between 7:00am-5:00pm (part year July-May)

Reports to: Family Services, Health and Home Visiting (FHH) Program Manager
Supervises: Childcare Teacher and Assistant Teachers

Minimum Requirement:

• Associate’s degree in early childhood education or related degree + 12 months experience supervising
• Driver’s License and proof of insurance (requires daily access to personal vehicle that is insured)

Starting Salary:

• Associate’s Degree: $30.85
• Bachelor’s Degree: $33.93
• Master's Degree: $37.33

There is a 10-step wage scale built into this position that occurs annually.

This is a non-exempt position with a 90-day introductory period.

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