Assistant Center Director

Magical Beginnings•Norwell, MA

About The Position

Magical Beginnings is hiring an Assistant Director to join the leadership team at its Norwell center. The Assistant Director helps ensure the center operates safely, efficiently, and successfully, while supporting a positive culture for staff, children, and families. The role oversees enrollment, teacher retention, daily operations, and center events, and helps create an environment where teachers feel appreciated, supported, and motivated. The Assistant Director oversees center operations and regulatory compliance, supports and guides the teaching team, helps ensure curriculum and classroom quality, and provides excellent service to families and staff. The position is full-time and offers a salary range of $55,000–$65,000 per year. The posting also mentions active hiring for an Assistant Director at the Kingston, Massachusetts location.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, or another degree with relevant experience or training.
EEC Director II Certification.
Current First Aid/CPR.
Updated State Registry.
Active continuing education.
Solid understanding of licensure regulations, including licensing visits, communication with licensors, and adapting to regulatory changes.
A minimum of 2–4 years of experience as an Assistant Director, Lead Teacher, or Keyholder/Mentor Teacher in an early childhood education setting.

Responsibilities

Oversee center operations in accordance with state regulations and Magical Beginnings' mission, goals, and handbooks.
Ensure child-to-teacher ratios, safety regulations, and licensure requirements are consistently met.
Prepare the center for licensing visits, communicate with licensors, and adapt to regulatory changes.
Maintain compliant staff and child files and ensure monthly fire drills are completed.
Schedule staff within budgeted payroll guidelines while maintaining licensure and quality standards.
Guide and support the teaching team toward excellence.
Build strong relationships with staff through active listening, understanding individual goals, and fostering a cohesive, cooperative team.
Conduct monthly staff meetings, one-on-one check-ins, and parent meetings as needed.
Ensure implementation of a developmental, multicultural curriculum supporting skill and social development across all age groups.
Review classroom schedules for appropriate skill progression and monitor curriculum implementation.
Support staff in assessing and recording children's growth using Teacher Strategies Gold.
Provide excellent customer service to families and staff, exceeding expectations.