Assistant Center Director

The Learning Experience; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Andover, MA is seeking an experienced early childhood education leader to join our team as Assistant Center Director. You will work closely with the Center Director to guide teachers, manage daily operations, and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children.

You will lead staffing, enrollment, family engagement, and compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations, while mentoring staff and promoting a positive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Must meet Massachusetts EEC requirements for the position.
• Director I and Director II qualifications required.
• Professional experience in a licensed childcare, preschool, or early childhood education setting required.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team-lead experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of classroom quality, licensing, ratios, and early childhood best practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable coaching employees and communicating with families.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Center Director in daily center operations.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and development of teachers.
• Coach and mentor classroom teams through observations and ongoing feedback.
• Help maintain appropriate staffing, classroom ratios, and schedules.
• Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Maintain compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and center policies.
• Build strong relationships with current and prospective families.
• Support tours, enrollment, family retention, and new family onboarding.
• Assist with licensing documentation, staff records, and operational requirements.
• Help plan family events and community engagement initiatives.
• Step into center leadership responsibilities when the Center Director is unavailable.
• Promote a positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Team development

Staff management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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

Assistant Center Director - Childcare & Preschool

The Learning Experience - Andover, MA

Salary: $65,000-$75,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience - Andover is seeking an experienced early childhood education leader to join our team as Assistant Center Director.

This is an opportunity for a strong teacher, curriculum leader, or current Assistant Director who is ready to take on greater responsibility for team development, classroom quality, family experience, enrollment, and the day-to-day success of a thriving early childhood center.

Working closely with the Center Director, you'll help create an environment where teachers feel supported, families feel connected, and children receive an exceptional early learning experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Center Director in daily center operations
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and development of teachers
• Coach and mentor classroom teams through observations and ongoing feedback
• Help maintain appropriate staffing, classroom ratios, and schedules
• Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Maintain compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and center policies
• Build strong relationships with current and prospective families
• Support tours, enrollment, family retention, and new family onboarding
• Assist with licensing documentation, staff records, and operational requirements
• Help plan family events and community engagement initiatives
• Step into center leadership responsibilities when the Center Director is unavailable
• Promote a positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 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 setting required
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team-lead experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of classroom quality, licensing, ratios, and early childhood best practices
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable coaching employees and communicating with families
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred

What We Offer

• $65,000-$75,000 annual salary
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• 401(k) and available company match
• Employee childcare discount
• Paid training and professional development
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities