Assistant Director

The Learning Experience; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; 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

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Worcester is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to join our early childhood education leadership team. Working alongside the Center Director, you will support teachers, families, enrollment, and daily center operations while helping maintain a positive, high-quality learning environment.

This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule and a salary of $50,000-$60,000 per year, with benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Director I and II qualifications required.
• Leadership experience in a licensed childcare center preferred.
• Professional early childhood teaching experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing.
• Experience coaching and supporting early childhood educators.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with both current and prospective families.
• Ability to meet all applicable Massachusetts EEC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Center Director to support daily center operations.
• Recruit, interview, onboard, and support teaching staff.
• Assist with staff scheduling and maintain appropriate classroom ratios.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and feedback to teachers.
• Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts EEC licensing, health, and safety requirements.
• Maintain required staff, training, and licensing documentation.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and teaching teams.
• Conduct center tours and support prospective families through the enrollment process.
• Support enrollment growth, family engagement, and retention.
• Assist with day-to-day staff and family needs.
• Step into classrooms and provide operational support when needed.
• Help foster a positive culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Staff development

Education

Massachusetts Director I & II

Job description

Assistant Director - Early Childhood Education

Location: The Learning Experience - Worcester, MA

Salary: $50,000-$60,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Credential Required: Massachusetts Director I and Director II Qualified

The Learning Experience - Worcester is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director to join our early childhood education leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early childhood professional who is ready to take the next step in leadership. Working alongside the Center Director, you'll support teachers, families, enrollment, and daily center operations while helping maintain a positive, high-quality learning environment.

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Center Director to support daily center operations
• Recruit, interview, onboard, and support teaching staff
• Assist with staff scheduling and maintain appropriate classroom ratios
• Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and feedback to teachers
• Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts EEC licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Maintain required staff, training, and licensing documentation
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and teaching teams
• Conduct center tours and support prospective families through the enrollment process
• Support enrollment growth, family engagement, and retention
• Assist with day-to-day staff and family needs
• Step into classrooms and provide operational support when needed
• Help foster a positive culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional growth

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Director I and Director II qualifications required
• Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education program preferred
• Professional early childhood teaching experience required
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing requirements
• Experience coaching and supporting early childhood educators
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with both current and prospective families
• Ability to meet all applicable Massachusetts EEC requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $50,000-$60,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications
• Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Paid time off
• Employee childcare discount
• Professional development and leadership training
• Supportive and collaborative leadership environment
• Opportunities for continued career advancement