Programming and Operations Coordinator

*Nadel Center for Early Childhood Education (NCECE)* *Congregation B’nai Israel | Boca Raton, Florida* The Nadel Center for Early Childhood Education (NCECE) at Congregation B’nai Israel is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and collaborative Programming and Operations Coordinator to join our team. NCECE is a large, vibrant Jewish early childhood program serving more than 400 children from infancy through Pre-K. Working closely with the Director of Early Childhood and leadership team, this position plays an important role in coordinating schoolwide programming and supporting the day-to-day operations of our busy, year-round preschool. *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. *The Ideal Candidate* You are an organized, resourceful, hands-on professional who enjoys making things happen. You can move comfortably between planning a special event, coordinating vendors, solving an unexpected operational challenge, and supporting the daily needs of a busy school. You bring initiative, sound judgment, warmth, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit—and are excited to contribute to a welcoming Jewish early childhood community where children, families, and educators thrive. Benefits: * Health benefits * Paid time off * Paid holidays * Professional development To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Michelle Gross, Early Childhood Director, michelle.gross@cbiboca.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions is filled. Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour Benefits: * Health insurance * Paid time off Work Location: In person