Assistant Center Director

The Learning Experience • Worcester, MA

40d • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience - Worcester is looking for an Assistant Center Director who can help lead people, strengthen classroom quality, support families, and keep a busy early childhood center running successfully. This role involves working alongside the Center Director, taking an active role in staff development, center operations, curriculum quality, enrollment, family relationships, and EEC compliance. The ideal candidate is an experienced early childhood educator passionate about developing teachers as well as children.

Requirements

• Must meet applicable Massachusetts EEC requirements for the position
• Director I and Director II qualifications required
• Professional experience in a licensed childcare, preschool, or early childhood education program required
• Proven ability to coach, motivate, and hold teams accountable
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory, management, or educational leadership experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of Massachusetts EEC regulations and early childhood best practices
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the Center Director with daily center leadership and operations
• Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and support teaching staff
• Conduct classroom observations and provide actionable feedback
• Support staffing schedules and maintain required classroom ratios
• Ensure consistent implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Help maintain Massachusetts EEC licensing and compliance standards
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and employees
• Participate in tours and support enrollment and retention efforts
• Assist with family concerns and provide solutions in partnership with center leadership
• Maintain required operational and employee documentation
• Support center events, family engagement, and community outreach
• Serve as a leadership presence throughout the center and step in for the Center Director when needed

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 advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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