Senior Program Coordinator - Childcare & School-Age

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; 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 Lake Nokomis Keewaydin. The role leads childcare staff, coordinates daily activities, and ensures safety and program quality at the location.

Under supervision, you’ll align with the Program Manager and Administration, develop curriculum plans, manage budgets, and maintain parent communications while ensuring DHS licensing requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Child Development or related field and two years of program coordination experience.
• Experience in supervising staff and mentoring; knowledge of DHS rules is a plus.
• Ability to coordinate curricula, schedules, and safety implementations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate overall program operation with the Program Manager and Administration.
• Provide leadership for childcare assistants and staff; mentor volunteers.
• Oversee curriculum planning and daily activity schedules.
• Ensure student safety and enforce district policies and DHS requirements.
• Develop parent communication plans and conduct meetings as needed.
• Manage site budget, payroll, purchasing, and building permits.
• Foster inclusive programming and de-escalation strategies.
• Prepare reports and liaise with district staff and programs.

Skills

Staff management

Coaching

Team collaboration

Communication

Program coordination

Policy compliance

child supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks a Program Coordinator for Minneapolis Kids at Lake Nokomis Keewaydin. The role leads childcare staff, coordinates daily activities, and ensures safety and program quality at the location.

Under supervision, you’ll align with the Program Manager and Administration, develop curriculum plans, manage budgets, and maintain parent communications while ensuring DHS licensing requirements are met.