Assistant Center Director - New School

Lever, Inc.; Georgetown, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and 14 paid holidays for

Paid vacation and sick time

Childcare discount and parental leave

Paid professional development, tuition

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD

Staff appreciation events

Job summary

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers in Georgetown, MA, is hiring a Massachusetts EEC Director II–certified Assistant Center Director to lead our brand-new school opening in January 2027.

You will shape the center's culture, support the teaching team, and build strong relationships with families while ensuring compliance with EEC licensing and regulations. The role offers full-time benefits, a supportive organization, and a clear ramp-up path as the center opens.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts EEC Director II certification required.
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree with relevant experience or training.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of leadership experience in daycare/preschool/early childhood setting.
• Strong knowledge of EEC compliance, licensing, and childcare regulations.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, active CE, and updated State Registry.
• Experience with enrollment management and staff leadership.
• Commitment to high-quality early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee center operations, ensure compliance with MA EEC regulations and licensing, aligned with Magical Beginnings' mission and handbooks.
• Ensure and implement all state-mandated ratio and safety/education regulations.
• Prepare/licensing visits, communicate with licensors, adapt to regulatory changes.
• Maintain compliant staff and child files; complete monthly fire drills.
• Schedule staff within payroll budgets while meeting licensure and quality standards.
• Supervise and coach teaching staff; build a cohesive team as the center opens.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and ratios during ramp-up period.
• Implement a multicultural developmental curriculum supporting progress and social development.
• Guide staff in assessments and observations in Teacher Strategies Gold.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings, one-on-one check-ins, and parent meetings as needed.
• Partner with families to drive enrollment and strong community ties.

Skills

Leadership

Enrollment management

Staff leadership

Regulatory compliance

First Aid/CPR

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

At Magical Beginnings Learning Centers, we believe strong childcare programs are built by strong, supported leaders. We are hiring a Massachusetts EEC Director II–certified Assistant Center Director to lead our brand-new school opening inGeorgetown, MA.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood education leader to help bring a brand-new center to life as we prepare to open in January 2027. As Assistant Director, you’ll play an important role in shaping the center’s culture, supporting the teaching team, building meaningful relationships with families, and helping establish a warm, high-quality environment from day one.

You’ll join a well-established organization with the operational structure, resources, enrollment support, and staffing partnership to help set you and your team up for success. This is your opportunity to be part of something new while having the support of an experienced organization behind you—helping build a thriving center and community from the ground up.

This center is scheduled to open in January, but we are hiring now to help us prepare and welcome our new staff and families!

Qualifications

• Massachusetts EEC Director II certification (required)
• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related degree with relevant experience or training
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in a leadership role in a daycare, preschool, or early childhood education setting
• Strong knowledge of EEC compliance, licensing, and childcare regulations
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, active continuing education, and an updated State Registry
• Experience with enrollment management and staff leadership
• Commitment to high-quality early childhood education

This role is ideal for candidates searching for:

• Childcare Center Director jobs, Daycare Director jobs, Preschool Director jobs, EEC Director II jobs, Early Childhood Education leadership roles

Responsibilities

• Oversee all center operations, ensuring full compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing requirements, and alignment with Magical Beginnings' mission, goals, and handbooks
• Ensure and implement all child-to-teacher state-mandated ratio compliances and safety/education regulations
• Maintain mastery of licensure regulations — prepare the school for its licensing visits, communicate with licensors, and adapt to regulatory changes
• Ensure staff and child files remain compliant at all times, and that monthly fire drills are completed
• Schedule school staff within budgeted payroll guidelines while meeting licensure and company quality standards
• Supervise, coach, and support teaching staff, building a cohesive, cooperative team culture as the school opens
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and classroom ratios during the critical ramp-up period of a new center
• Ensure implementation of a developmental, multicultural curriculum that supports skill progression and social development across all classrooms
• Guide staff in assessing and recording child growth and observations in Teacher Strategies Gold
• Conduct monthly staff meetings, one‑on‑one check‑ins with staff, and parent meetings as needed
• Partner with families to build strong communication and drive enrollment as the center establishes itself in the community

Why Magical Beginnings?

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 and 14 paid holidays for full-time staff
• Rest: Paid vacation and sick time
• Family Support:Significant childcare discount and parental leave
• Growth:Paid professional development, tuition reimbursement, career growth opportunities
• Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability, and additional ancillary benefits
• Connection:Staff appreciation events and community outreach projects

Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete the physical job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. We will work with you to determine reasonable accommodations so you can complete your responsibilities safely and to the best of your ability.

• Stand, run, play, and move with ease on and off the floor/ground for up to 70% of the day
• Be able to sit for long periods to perform computer work as needed
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds multiple times a day

$55,000 - $65,000 a year

In addition to an annual salary, our Assistant Directors are eligible for an annual KPI-based bonus plan.

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is a growing network of early childhood schools 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.