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.

Job Types: Full-time

Salary: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

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, [email hidden]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.