Assistant Childcare Center Director

Magical Beginnings•Hamilton, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Magical Beginnings is currently looking for an Assistant Director to join the leadership team for our center in South Hamilton. As a part of the center leadership team, you are responsible for ensuring your center is operating safely, efficiently, successfully, and profitably. We want every staff member and teacher to feel truly appreciated and motivated by the positive environment we’ve worked hard to create. Your role is central to keeping things running smoothly, both day-to-day and over the long term. You'll be entrusted with overseeing many important aspects of the center’s operation, including enrollment, teacher retention, organizing events, managing daily tasks, ensuring we have the right supplies, and keeping the center clean and inviting. The Assistant Director plays a key role in creating and refining the center’s culture by supporting teachers in the development of an innovative, hands-on, curriculum designed for the children in your care and building an environment where the children, families and staff thrive. The ability to lead by example is an important aspect of this position. The ability to work a flexible schedule over the course of five (5) days is required.

Requirements

Must meet Massachusetts EEC qualifications for Assistant Director or Director II certification.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a licensed child care, preschool, daycare, or early education setting.
Strong knowledge of Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations and standards.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and child care management software.
Ability to successfully pass all required background record checks.
Massachusetts EEC Requirements: Candidates must meet the qualifications established by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) for an Assistant Director role, including applicable education, experience, and professional certification requirements.
Knowledge of: Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations
Knowledge of: Child care health and safety standards
Knowledge of: Staff supervision and classroom management
Knowledge of: Curriculum implementation and child development best practices

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
Experience with enrollment management and family engagement.
Experience supervising, coaching, and developing educators.
CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Support the daily operation of a licensed early childhood education center.
Partner with the Center Director to maintain compliance with all Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations.
Assist with staff scheduling, classroom coverage, enrollment management, and center administration.
Help implement company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Maintain accurate records and documentation required by EEC.
Coach, mentor, and support teachers to promote professional growth.
Assist with onboarding, training, and performance management.
Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and engaging workplace culture.
Build strong relationships with children, families, and staff.
Address parent questions and concerns with professionalism and care.
Support enrollment efforts, center tours, and community outreach initiatives.
Ensure developmentally appropriate practices are implemented in every classroom.
Support curriculum planning and classroom quality initiatives.
Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all children.