Assistant Center Director - New School!

Magical Beginnings•Georgetown, MA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

At Magical Beginnings Learning Centers, we believe strong childcare programs are built by strong, supported leaders. We are hiring a Massachusetts EEC Director II–certified Assistant Center Director to lead our brand-new school opening in Georgetown, MA. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood education leader to help bring a brand-new center to life as we prepare to open in January 2027. As Assistant Director, you’ll play an important role in shaping the center’s culture, supporting the teaching team, building meaningful relationships with families, and helping establish a warm, high-quality environment from day one. You’ll join a well-established organization with the operational structure, resources, enrollment support, and staffing partnership to help set you and your team up for success. This is your opportunity to be part of something new while having the support of an experienced organization behind you—helping build a thriving center and community from the ground up. This center is scheduled to open in January, but we are hiring now to help us prepare and welcome our new staff and families!

Requirements

Massachusetts EEC Director II certification (required)
Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related degree with relevant experience or training
Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in a leadership role in a daycare, preschool, or early childhood education setting
Strong knowledge of EEC compliance, licensing, and childcare regulations
Current First Aid and CPR certification, active continuing education, and an updated State Registry
Experience with enrollment management and staff leadership
Commitment to high-quality early childhood education

Responsibilities

Oversee all center operations, ensuring full compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing requirements, and alignment with Magical Beginnings' mission, goals, and handbooks
Ensure and implement all child-to-teacher state-mandated ratio compliances and safety/education regulations
Maintain mastery of licensure regulations — prepare the school for its licensing visits, communicate with licensors, and adapt to regulatory changes
Ensure staff and child files remain compliant at all times, and that monthly fire drills are completed
Schedule school staff within budgeted payroll guidelines while meeting licensure and company quality standards
Supervise, coach, and support teaching staff, building a cohesive, cooperative team culture as the school opens
Manage staffing, scheduling, and classroom ratios during the critical ramp-up period of a new center
Ensure implementation of a developmental, multicultural curriculum that supports skill progression and social development across all classrooms
Guide staff in assessing and recording child growth and observations in Teacher Strategies Gold
Conduct monthly staff meetings, one-on-one check-ins with staff, and parent meetings as needed
Partner with families to build strong communication and drive enrollment as the center establishes itself in the community