Assistant Center Director

The Learning Experience • Franklin, MA

40d • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience - Franklin is seeking a confident, organized, and people-focused Assistant Center Director to help lead our early childhood education team. This role is ideal for an experienced childcare professional who understands that a successful center requires more than great classrooms. It takes strong teachers, engaged families, consistent operations, thoughtful leadership, and a culture where people enjoy coming to work. You'll partner closely with the Center Director to support all of those areas while continuing to grow as an early childhood leader.

Requirements

• Must meet applicable Massachusetts EEC requirements for the position
• Director I and Director II qualifications required
• Professional experience in licensed childcare, preschool, or early childhood education required
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing requirements
• Strong coaching, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance team leadership, family relationships, and center operations

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Center Director to support successful daily center operations
• Help recruit, onboard, train, coach, and retain high-quality teachers
• Support staffing plans, classroom coverage, and required ratios
• Observe classrooms and coach teachers on curriculum, engagement, and classroom management
• Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Maintain Massachusetts EEC licensing and compliance standards
• Develop strong relationships with enrolled and prospective families
• Participate in center tours and support enrollment and retention
• Assist with family communication, questions, and concerns
• Maintain required center and employee documentation
• Support family events, community partnerships, and center initiatives
• Serve as a visible leadership presence for teachers and families
• Assume center leadership responsibilities when the Center Director is unavailable

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance
• Employee childcare discount
• Paid training and professional development
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree