Assistant Center Director, Early Education Lead

Community Teamwork Inc; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Teamwork Inc. seeks an Assistant Center Director to work with teachers and family service workers, ensuring high-quality educational activities and active family engagement in a Head Start program at the Lowell site.

The role emphasizes leadership, supervision, and program compliance, with responsibilities spanning staffing, curriculum planning, and community referrals. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in early childhood education is required.
• Minimum one-year supervisory experience in an early education setting is required.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities are essential.
• Desire to work with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with basic computer software and data collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day operations of the Center with the Center Director, and cover in their absence.
• Ensure Head Start and Early Education programs comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Make recommendations for hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Provide onboarding, orientation, and training to staff to maintain high-quality staffing.
• Lead and supervise staff; communicate expectations and outcomes.
• Schedule substitutes to maintain staff ratios.
• Maintain nurturing, educational classroom environments addressing children’s needs.
• Collaborate with Education Coach to monitor and improve instruction quality.
• Develop and assess weekly curriculum plans.
• Serve as a policy and procedure resource for staff.
• Engage families in center activities and child’s education, and refer to community resources as needed.
• Maintain client records and update in Child Plus database.
• Conduct monthly one-on-one supervision and annual professional development plans.
• Prepare timely performance reviews in line with deadlines.
• Uphold CTI values: Equity, Integrity, Compassion.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Data collection

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree in early childhood education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education

Tools

Child Plus database

Job description

Community Teamwork Inc. seeks an Assistant Center Director to work with teachers and family service workers, ensuring high-quality educational activities and active family engagement in a Head Start program at the Lowell site.

The role emphasizes leadership, supervision, and program compliance, with responsibilities spanning staffing, curriculum planning, and community referrals. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.