Childcare Program Coordinator

Wachusettareachamber; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Worcester is seeking a qualified Childcare Program Coordinator for the Division of Youth Opportunities (DYO) within the Department of Health and Human Services. The coordinator will supervise the WC4K Babysitting program, oversee the virtual WC4K curriculum, coordinate with Youth Opportunities staff, and supervise program staff including professional development.

The position requires both in-office work, occasional Saturdays, and remote hours, with bilingual applicants encouraged to

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human services or related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• One year of clerical/admin experience and one year of supervision experience.
• Experience with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Must pass a CORI/SORI background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the virtual WC4K programming, curriculum, and staff.
• Communicate with families about virtual WC4K programming and schedule coordination.
• Oversee implementation of virtual programming.
• Coordinate with Youth Opportunities staff to partner with community organizations.

Skills

Clerical experience

Staff supervision

Diversity experience

Education

Associate's degree in human services or related field

Tools

Google Drive

Job description

C HILDCARE PROGRAM COORDINATOR DIVISION OF YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES CITY OF WORCESTER

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for a Childcare Program Coordinator for the Division of Youth Opportunities (DYO) within the Department of Health and Human Services. Under the direction of the DYO Program Coordinator, the Childcare Program Coordinator will work within the Youth Opportunities Office for the Worcester Cares 4 Kids (WC4K) Babysitting program to supervise the virtual WC4K programming, curriculum, and staff including professional development. Responsibilities will include communicating with families about virtual WC4K programming, schedule and oversee coordination and implementation of virtual programming. Additionally, the position will coordinate with the Youth Opportunities staff to support partnering community organizations to provide enrichment to the virtual program. This position will require both in office, occasional Saturdays, and remote hours.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree in human services or other related field, OR:
  • Any equivalent combination of education, training and two (2) years of relevant experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered in lieu of above requirement(s).

• One (1) year of experience in a clerical or administrative role
• One (1) year of experience with staff or participant supervision
• Experience working with children and families from diverse multi-cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities
• Must pass a criminal background check (CORI & SORI)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years of experience working with children and families from diverse cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities Two (2) years of experience with staff or participant supervision
• Two (2) years of experience in a clerical or administrative role
• Two (2) years of experience facilitating OST activities
• Experience working with Google Drive

SALARY: $18.00 hourly, part-time, temporary, non-benefitted.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026, will receive preference.

Preference is given to Worcester residents.

The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, [e-mail].