Early Childhood Education Programming and Operations Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate schoolwide programs, special events, Jewish holiday celebrations, family programs, in-school field trips, child screenings, and summer special activities.
Manage event logistics from planning through implementation, including scheduling, registration, vendors, purchasing, food, facilities, setup, and communications.
Coordinate school purchasing, orders, vendors, invoices, supplies, and equipment.
Support daily staffing and classroom coverage, school opening, front-office operations, and arrival/dismissal procedures.
Serve as a liaison with facilities, maintenance, and security teams and coordinate work orders, room setups, and operational needs.
Support school safety, security, licensing, and emergency procedures.
Provide functional supervision and coordination for designated administrative support staff.
Serve as the administrative liaison to the NCECE Parent Organization and support the coordination of its programs and events.
Collaborate closely with NCECE leadership, teachers, clergy, CBI departments, families, vendors, and community partners.
Proactively identify operational needs, solve problems, and help develop systems that support an efficient and well-run school.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Experience in program coordination, school operations, event planning, early childhood education, nonprofit administration, office management, or a related area preferred.
Exceptional organizational, project-management, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, dependability, and follow-through.
Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Experience with purchasing, vendor coordination, budgeting, or functional supervision is a plus.
Knowledge of early childhood education or Jewish communal organizations is a plus.