Assistant Day Care Director: Lead Classrooms & Center Ops

Seven Hills Foundation; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Enhanced Retirement Plan

Student Loan Assistance

Discounted Tuition with College &

Tuition Assistance

Home Mortgage Initiative

Generous Paid Vacation

Vacation Cash-Out Option

3 Paid Personal Days

11 Paid Holidays

Accrued Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation in Worcester, MA is seeking an Assistant Day Care Center Director to help lead daily child care operations while remaining actively involved in the classroom. You will teach and engage children, coach staff, manage staffing and enrollment, and ensure licensing compliance.

Join a mission-driven organization that values developmentally appropriate practice, strong family partnerships, and collaborative leadership across the center.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Familiarity with EEC licensing regulations and quality standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance classroom teaching with administrative responsibilities.
• Collaborative approach to working with children, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach and engage directly with children while modeling effective classroom practices.
• Support, coach, and guide teaching staff in implementing curriculum, program policies, and classroom standards.
• Assist with daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, enrollment, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee center operations and staff in the Director’s absence.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development.

Skills

Child development

Classroom management

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Staff collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Massachusetts EEC Director I certification

Job description

Seven Hills Foundation in Worcester, MA is seeking an Assistant Day Care Center Director to help lead daily child care operations while remaining actively involved in the classroom. You will teach and engage children, coach staff, manage staffing and enrollment, and ensure licensing compliance.

Join a mission-driven organization that values developmentally appropriate practice, strong family partnerships, and collaborative leadership across the center.