Program Coordinator: Lead Childcare & School Programs

MCEA Inc; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks a Program Coordinator for Minneapolis Kids at Armatage to oversee daily operations, coordinate with the Program Manager and administrative staff, and lead childcare assistants and volunteers.

The role emphasizes program quality, adherence to DHS requirements, staff development, parent communications, budgeting, and maintaining compliance while ensuring safe, inclusive activities for children.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development or related field required.
• Two years of experience coordinating programs serving preschool or school age children required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates staff work schedules and assignments; conducts performance reviews.
• Provides leadership for childcare assistants, workers and volunteers.
• Develops and maintains quality programming and curriculum planning.
• Maintains budget and procurement for program supplies and equipment.
• Liaises with Minneapolis Public Schools and other staff; prepares reports.

Skills

Managing staff

Coaching staff

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Child Development or related field

Two years of program coordination experience with preschool or school-age children

Tools

Software applications and operating systems used at MPS

Job description

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks a Program Coordinator for Minneapolis Kids at Armatage to oversee daily operations, coordinate with the Program Manager and administrative staff, and lead childcare assistants and volunteers.

The role emphasizes program quality, adherence to DHS requirements, staff development, parent communications, budgeting, and maintaining compliance while ensuring safe, inclusive activities for children.