Assistant Center Director — Early Childhood Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee childcare discount

Tuition assistance

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Andover, MA is seeking an experienced Assistant Center Director to lead and support a thriving early childhood center. You will collaborate with the Center Director to elevate classroom quality, family experience, enrollment, and day-to-day operations at our Andover location.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership and coaching experience in licensed childcare, with a focus on curriculum implementation and staff development.

Qualifications

• Must meet Massachusetts EEC requirements for the position.
• Director I and Director II qualifications required.
• Experience in a licensed childcare/preschool/early childhood setting.
• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of licensing, ratios and quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Center Director in daily center operations.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop teachers; coach classroom teams.
• Maintain staffing, classroom ratios, and schedules.
• Support implementation of the LEAP Curriculum.
• Ensure MA EEC regulations and center policies compliance.
• Build relationships with families; manage tours and enrollment.
• Assist with licensing documentation and staff records.
• Plan family events and community engagement; support leadership transitions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Staff development

Problem solving

Education

Early Childhood Education degree (AA/BA)

Tools

LEAP Curriculum

Job description

The Learning Experience - Andover, MA is seeking an experienced Assistant Center Director to lead and support a thriving early childhood center. You will collaborate with the Center Director to elevate classroom quality, family experience, enrollment, and day-to-day operations at our Andover location.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership and coaching experience in licensed childcare, with a focus on curriculum implementation and staff development.