Childcare CoordinatorDiocese of Dallas

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Childcare Coordinator is responsible for facilitating safe, nurturing, and well-organized childcare services during church events and programs. This role ensures children are cared for in a loving, age-appropriate, safe, and Christ-centered environment while supporting families and church staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Oversight

• Coordinate and supervise childcare services and personnel during church events
• Develop schedules for childcare workers and volunteers
• Ensure age-appropriate activities are planned and implemented

Staff & Volunteer Management

• Recruit, train, and supervise childcare workers and volunteers
• Ensure all workers comply with church policies, background checks, and safety requirements
• Provide ongoing guidance, support, and performance feedback
• Oversee childcare workers’ working hours and payroll through ExponentHR

Child Safety & Well-being

• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure childcare environment
• Enforce check-in/check-out procedures and child protection policies
• Respond appropriately to accidents, illnesses, or emergencies and complete incident reports

Communication & Administration

• Communicate with parents regarding policies, schedules, and child needs
• Maintain attendance records and worker schedules
• Coordinate with church leadership and ministry teams

Facilities & Supplies

• Ensure classrooms are clean, organized, and properly equipped
• Manage childcare supplies and request replacements as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education and/or Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in a church, school, or childcare setting. Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices acquired through education and or experience. Previous supervisory or coordination experience is preferred.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, volunteers, and parish staff.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain; Successful completion of background check and Safe Environment training as required by the Diocese of Dallas

Reasoning Ability: Strong organizational and leadership skills. Ability to solve problems, make sound decisions, and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

Other Requirements: Be a practicing Christian; living a lifestyle in accordance with the moral teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Physical Requirements: Must have the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and engage in active play with children.

Working Conditions: The employee will work primarily indoors and on Friday mornings.  There will be interaction with children of various ages, mostly toddlers and infants. The employee will also interact with parents and other childcare staff.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.