Assistant Center Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Franklin, MA is seeking an Assistant Center Director to lead our early childhood education team. Partner with the Center Director to drive daily operations, staff development, and family engagement in a thriving childcare center.

Ideal candidates will have MA EEC experience, Director qualifications, and a background in licensed childcare, with a focus on leadership, coaching, and program quality.

Qualifications

• Must meet Massachusetts EEC requirements for the position.
• Director I and Director II qualifications required.
• Professional experience in licensed childcare, preschool, or early childhood education.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing requirements.
• Strong coaching, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance team leadership, family relationships, and center operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Center Director to support successful daily center operations.
• Help recruit, onboard, train, coach, and retain high-quality teachers.
• Support staffing plans, classroom coverage, and required ratios.
• Observe classrooms and coach teachers on curriculum, engagement, and classroom management.
• Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Maintain Massachusetts EEC licensing and compliance standards.
• Develop strong relationships with enrolled and prospective families.
• Participate in center tours and support enrollment and retention.
• Assist with family communication, questions, and concerns.
• Maintain required center and employee documentation.
• Support family events, community partnerships, and center initiatives.
• Serve as a visible leadership presence for teachers and families.
• Assume center leadership responsibilities when the Center Director is unavailable.

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Leadership experience

Strong coaching and communication skills

Problem-solving and organization

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 - Franklin, MA

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

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience - Franklin is seeking a confident, organized, and people-focused Assistant Center Director to help lead our early childhood education team.

This role is ideal for an experienced childcare professional who understands that a successful center requires more than great classrooms. It takes strong teachers, engaged families, consistent operations, thoughtful leadership, and a culture where people enjoy coming to work.

You’ll partner closely with the Center Director to support all of those areas while continuing to grow as an early childhood leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Center Director to support successful daily center operations
• Help recruit, onboard, train, coach, and retain high-quality teachers
• Support staffing plans, classroom coverage, and required ratios
• Observe classrooms and coach teachers on curriculum, engagement, and classroom management
• Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Maintain Massachusetts EEC licensing and compliance standards
• Develop strong relationships with enrolled and prospective families
• Participate in center tours and support enrollment and retention
• Assist with family communication, questions, and concerns
• Maintain required center and employee documentation
• Support family events, community partnerships, and center initiatives
• Serve as a visible leadership presence for teachers and families
• Assume center leadership responsibilities when the Center Director is unavailable

Qualifications

• Must meet applicable Massachusetts EEC requirements for the position
• Director I and Director II qualifications required
• Professional experience in licensed childcare, preschool, or early childhood education required
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing requirements
• Strong coaching, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance team leadership, family relationships, and center operations
• 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