Childcare District Manager - Massachusetts
About The Position
Magical Beginnings Lead with care. Operate with clarity. Build what lasts. Magical Beginnings is seeking an experienced Childcare District Manager to lead and support a portfolio of early childhood education programs. This role is for a proven childcare leader who understands that consistency, accountability, strong relationships, and operational excellence are essential to high-quality programs. You will partner closely with School Directors and Executive Leadership to ensure schools are compliant, well-run, financially sound, and supportive environments for children and staff. What CARE Means in This Role Consistency · Provide steady, visible leadership across multiple schools · Ensure licensing, ratios, safety, and operational standards are met daily · Apply policies and procedures consistently across all locations Accountability · Hold School Directors accountable for staffing, enrollment, budgets, and performance · Use KPIs, audits, and data to identify risks and drive improvement · Address performance issues directly and professionally Relationships · Build trusted partnerships with School Directors and regional leaders · Be accessible, supportive, and engaged with schools · Partner effectively with families, staff, vendors, and internal teams Excellence · Develop and coach Directors to grow as leaders · Support enrollment, staffing stability, and financial health · Ensure schools are compliant, high-quality, and welcoming
Requirements
- Must hold an MA EEC Director II Certification
- 5+ years of progressive leadership in early childhood education
- 3+ years of experience leading multi-site childcare operations
- Strong knowledge of MA State licensing regulations and compliance standards
- Proven ability to manage people, budgets, and performance
- Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills
- Calm, steady, and people-centered
- Clear expectations with compassionate follow-through
- Organized, decisive, and collaborative
Responsibilities
- Directly supervise and mentor School Directors and regional facilities leadership
- Model Magical Beginnings’ values through calm, ethical, people-centered leadership
- Conduct performance reviews and guide decisions on development, promotions, and transitions
- Ensure full compliance with all state licensing, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Prepare schools for licensure visits and manage corrective action plans as needed
- Conduct regular school visits, audits, and quality assessments
- Partner with Directors to manage budgets, staffing models, and enrollment goals
- Monitor KPIs and financial performance, addressing gaps proactively
- Support Directors in balancing fiscal responsibility with program quality
- Support new school openings, licensing, staffing, and operational launches
- Serve as Interim Director when necessary to maintain stability and care
Benefits
- Paid sick time
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid snow days and vacation time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Long-term disability and company-paid life insurance
- Five free counseling appointments with our EAP Program
- 401 (k) Plan with a weekly company match
- Parental leave through MA PFML
- Childcare discount
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Employee Referral Bonus Plan
- Supportive Regional Operations Team
- Leadership Training and Development
- Teachers’ lounge and dedicated break rooms
- Mentorship Program
- Professional Development and Career Advancement Opportunities
- Teacher appreciation events and team-building activities
- Seasonal celebrations and community outreach projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
