Assistant Center Director

Magical Beginnings; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Winter break

13 holidays

Childcare discount

Parental leave

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, &

Staff appreciation events

Community outreach

Job summary

Magical Beginnings in Norwell, MA, seeks an Assistant Director to join our center leadership. You will help ensure safe, efficient operations, drive enrollment, support staff, and foster a welcoming environment for children, families, and teachers.

You’ll oversee compliance with licensing, lead monthly meetings, and collaborate on curriculum quality and family engagement. We offer competitive wages, full-time benefits, paid time off, and growth opportunities for committed early education leaders.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or related experience or training
• EEC Director II Certification and current First Aid/CPR and active State Registry
• Solid understanding of licensure regulations, including licensing visits and regulatory changes
• 2–4 years of experience as an Assistant Director, Lead Teacher, or Keyholder/Mentor Teacher in an early childhood setting

Responsibilities

• Oversee center operations in line with state regulations and Magical Beginnings' policies
• Ensure child-to-teacher ratios, safety, and licensure requirements are met
• Prepare for licensing visits and communicate with licensors
• Maintain compliant staff and child files; ensure monthly fire drills
• Schedule staff within payroll guidelines while maintaining licensure and quality
• Lead and support teaching teams toward excellence
• Foster a cohesive, supportive team; conduct monthly staff meetings and parent meetings
• Support curriculum development and monitoring of progress using appropriate tools
• Provide excellent customer service to families and staff alike

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Staff development

Enrollment management

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

EEC Director II Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

State Registry (active)

Continuing education in ECE

Job description

Assistant Director
Early Childhood Education | Center Leadership | Full-Time | Norwell, MA

Lead With Purpose. Grow a Thriving Early Education Community.

Magical Beginnings is hiring an Assistant Director to join the leadership team at our Norwell center. If you're an experienced childcare or early education professional ready to step into center leadership, we'd love to meet you.

As part of the center leadership team, you'll help ensure the center runs safely, efficiently, and successfully, while building a culture where staff, children, and families all thrive. You'll oversee key areas like enrollment, teacher retention, daily operations, and center events, and help create an environment where every teacher feels appreciated, supported, and motivated.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• 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, and active continuing education
• Solid understanding of licensure regulations, including licensing visits, communication with licensors, and adapting to regulatory changes
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience as an Assistant Director, Lead Teacher, or Keyholder/Mentor Teacher in an early childhood education setting

What You'll Do:

Compliance & Operations

• Oversee all center operations in line 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
• Keep all staff and child files in compliance, and ensure monthly fire drills are completed
• Schedule staff within budgeted payroll guidelines while maintaining licensure and quality standards

Team Leadership

• 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

Curriculum & Classroom Quality

• Ensure implementation of a developmental, multicultural curriculum that supports skill and social development across all age groups
• Review classroom schedules to ensure appropriate skill progression, and monitor curriculum implementation
• Support staff in assessing and recording children's growth using Teacher Strategies Gold

Customer Service

• Provide excellent customer service, exceeding expectations for families and staff alike

What We Can Offer:

We believe in work-life balance, and we have fun together too. We offer competitive wages based on education and experience, full-time benefits, and flexible schedules.

• Balance: Paid time off, a paid week-long winter break, and 13 paid holidays for full-time staff
• Family Support: Significant childcare discount and parental leave
• Growth: Paid professional development, tuition reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401k and long-term disability, plus additional ancillary benefits
• Connection: Staff appreciation events and community outreach projects

$55,000 - $65,000 a year

If you're ready to lead a team that truly lives its values and make a lasting impact on children, families, and staff, apply today. We are actively hiring our next Assistant Director at our Kingston, MA location.

About Magical Beginnings
Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is a growing network of early childhood schools across Massachusetts, dedicated to creating nurturing, engaging, and joyful learning environments. We value collaboration, kindness, and continuous improvement, and we support our team members with a positive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow.

Magical Beginnings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Magical Beginnings does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.