Assistant Center Director

The Learning Experience; Worcester (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 Worcester, MA is seeking an Assistant Center Director in Early Childhood Education to help lead a busy center alongside the Center Director. You will support classroom quality, family relationships, enrollment, and staff development.

The role requires MA EEC qualifications, supervisory experience, and a passion for coaching teachers. You will ensure licensing compliance, implement LEAP curriculum, and build strong teams.

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 program required.
• Previous supervisory, management, or educational leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Massachusetts EEC regulations and early childhood best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily center operations alongside the Center Director.
• Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and support teaching staff.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide actionable feedback.
• Support staffing schedules and maintain required classroom ratios.
• Ensure consistent implementation of the LEAP Curriculum.
• Help maintain Massachusetts EEC licensing and compliance standards.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and employees.
• Participate in tours and support enrollment and retention efforts.
• Assist with family concerns and provide solutions in partnership with center leadership.
• Maintain required operational and employee documentation.
• Support center events, family engagement, and community outreach.
• Serve as a leadership presence throughout the center and step in for the Center Director when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Staff development

Communication

Organization

Education

Director I qualification

Director II qualification

Associate or Bachelor’s 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 - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience - Worcester, MA

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

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Are you an experienced early childhood educator who is just as passionate about developing teachers as you are about developing children?

The Learning Experience - Worcester is looking for an Assistant Center Director who can help lead people, strengthen classroom quality, support families, and keep a busy early childhood center running successfully.

You’ll work alongside the Center Director while taking an active role in staff development, center operations, curriculum quality, enrollment, family relationships, and EEC compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Center Director with daily center leadership and operations
• Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and support teaching staff
• Conduct classroom observations and provide actionable feedback
• Support staffing schedules and maintain required classroom ratios
• Ensure consistent implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Help maintain Massachusetts EEC licensing and compliance standards
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and employees
• Participate in tours and support enrollment and retention efforts
• Assist with family concerns and provide solutions in partnership with center leadership
• Maintain required operational and employee documentation
• Support center events, family engagement, and community outreach
• Serve as a leadership presence throughout the center and step in for the Center Director when needed

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 program required
• Previous supervisory, management, or educational leadership experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of Massachusetts EEC regulations and early childhood best practices
• Proven ability to coach, motivate, and hold teams accountable
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• 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 advancement opportunities