Assistant Center Director — Lead, Coach & Elevate ECE

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

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.