Evergreen Kids Care Program Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Evergreen Kids Care Program Coordinator BUILDING: Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School Evergreen (EG) SCHEDULE: Position begins in August 2026, 37–40 hours/week, full year, hourly per GRCS support staff rate REPORTS TO: GRCES Evergreen Campus Early Learning Center Program Administrator, GRCES Licensee Designee COORDINATES WITH: GRCES Evergreen Building Principal, Early Learning Center (ELC) Administrative Assistant, Educational Support Services Executive Director and Inclusion Coordinators, GRCES, Iroquois, Preschool and Kids Care Administrative Assistant POSITION SUMMARY The Evergreen Kids Care Coordinator supports the mission of Grand Rapids Christian Schools by helping create a Christ-centered, safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children are known, loved, and encouraged to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. This position supports the daily operations and licensing compliance of the Evergreen Campus Kids Care and Early Learning programs. The Evergreen Kids Care Program Coordinator partners closely with the Early Learning Center Program Administrator to develop and supervise high-quality before-school and after-school programs for preschool through fourth-grade students while ensuring compliance with state childcare licensing requirements. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Kids Care Program Hire and onboard before-care and after-care staff in partnership with the ELC Program Administrator Coordinate and manage daily components of the Kids Care program, including: Group rosters Staff schedules Daily routines Parent communication Budget and billing support Supervise staff and children to ensure active supervision and licensing compliance Support the development of engaging, age-appropriate programming and activities Administrative & Licensing Responsibilities Maintain accurate and current Kids Care staff and student files to ensure licensing compliance Support staff in completing and tracking required training through MiRegistry and staff files Assist with documentation, organization, and record-keeping related to licensing and program operations Support the overall organization and daily functioning of the Kids Care program Classroom Support Serve as a servant leader and qualified lead teacher supporting teachers and children across ELC and preschool classrooms Follow a float schedule to provide classroom coverage, maintain required teacher-to-child ratios, support staff lunch breaks, and substitute as needed Partner with classroom staff to help ensure smooth daily operations and high-quality care for children Serve as the designated “staff-in-charge” when the ELC Program Administrator is off campus REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s or associate's degree in a child-related field or a Child Development Associate (CDA) Relevant early childhood teaching and/or administrative experience Communicates effectively verbally and in writing Clerical experience preferred - filing, keyboarding, database, accounting, planning, organizing, and accuracy Committed to continued annual training requirements The Kids Care Program Coordinator is a: Disciple of Christ Culturally Competent Professional Thoughtful Neighbor Justice Seeker Creative Solution Finder Lifelong Explorer Communicator and Collaborator READY TO APPLY? Applicants should complete the online support staff application available on the GRCS website and submit it along with a letter of interest to Emily Jansen (ejansen@grcs.org), Principal, Grand Rapids Christian Evergreen Campus.