Center Support Coordinator (Early Childhood Education)

Center Support Coordinator (!0AM - 6PM - Mon - Fri)

SUMMARY: 
The Center Support Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing engaging, safe, and enriching after-school 
activities for children. This role combines leadership, creativity, and strong organizational skills to foster a positive environment that 
supports academic growth, social development, and personal well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to): 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Develop, implement, and evaluate after-school program activities aligned with educational and developmental goals. 
Supervise and support program staff, volunteers, and activity leaders. 
Ensure a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants. 
Coordinate with teachers, parents, and community partners to enhance program offerings. 
Manage program schedules, attendance records, and required documentation. 
Monitor student progress and address behavioral or academic concerns promptly. 
Oversee program budget, supplies, and resource allocation. 
Ensure compliance with ESNG policies, licensing regulations, and safety standards. 

OTHER DUTIES: 
Provides active support in the classroom as needed to maintain required staff to child ratios, ensure child supervision, and 
assist with daily educational activities or meal service. 
Utilizes classroom support time not as a backup duty but as a strategic opportunity to build stronger relationships with 
children and observe their development firsthand. Uses classroom observations to create a more effective data driven and 
personalized Family Partnership Agreement for each family in the caseload. 
Build partnerships to facilitate access to external resources for families in crisis. 
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the center 
and the Family Services department. 
 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

*High School Diploma /GED

*Minimum 2 years of experience working with children or youth programs. 

*Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
*Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs. 
*CPR/First Aid certification, Fire Safety 
*Satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 
Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the assigned functions responsibly. 
Must possess accuracy and attention to detail. 
Must possess research and critical thinking skills. 
Must possess effective communications skills. 
Must possess the ability to work in a demanding environment. 
Must possess the ability to utilize word processing and spreadsheet applications. 
Must possess the ability to work cooperatively as a team member. 
Must possess the ability to meet deadlines. 
Must possess satisfactory oral and communication skills. 
Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information. 
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, and schedule work. 

PREFERRED SKILLS 
Experience in curriculum planning or youth enrichment activities. 
Knowledge of child development principles and behavior management strategies. 
Bilingual abilities are a plus. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
The ability to stand for sustained periods of time. 
The ability to sit for sustained periods of time. 
The ability to use hands and fingers to cook, stir, open containers, feel, operate a computer, and perform picking, pinching 
and whole hand or arm handling tasks. 
The ability to climb stairs. 
The ability to reach, extending arms in any direction. 
The ability to push or pull objects weighing up to fifty pounds. 
The ability to lift and carry food containers and cooking equipment as needed up to fifty pounds.