Associate Director Technology Hill Early Learning Center

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO accrual

Holiday pay

403(b) match up to 3%

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

NH Veteran-Friendly

Job summary

Easterseals NH is launching the Technology Hill Early Learning Center in Londonderry, NH, seeking an Associate Director to build an exceptional program from the ground up. You will oversee daily operations, staffing, enrollment, and compliance while guiding classroom practices and family engagement.

This role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills with significant experience in licensed child development settings and a path to NH licensing credentials.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with the specified years of experience (5 years for Associate; 3 years for Bachelor).
• Ability to obtain NH Early Childhood Professional Development credential within 6 months.
• Ability to meet NH Center Director requirements as per NH licensing.
• 1–3 years supervisory/administrative experience in early childhood.
• Certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of assigned classrooms and age groups, including enrollment, staffing coverage, supervision, and performance management.
• Assist Senior Director with recruitment, hiring, training, and coaching while maintaining teacher-to-child ratios.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures aligned with regulations, NAEYC accreditation, and agency requirements.
• Ensure full enrollment and maintain enrollment data and required reports.
• Maintain respectful communication with parents via in person, phone, and email.
• Collaborate to ensure staffing meets licensing and accreditation needs, including substitutions.
• Coach teachers on developmentally appropriate practices and classroom management in line with NAEYC guidelines.
• Oversee curriculum planning and integration across developmental domains.
• Support services for children with disabilities and inclusive practices; trauma-informed care.
• Provide customer service and external outreach; participate in community engagement and KPI tracking.
• Advise on business planning, KPI metrics, and overall program operations.
• Ensure adherence to NH licensing rules and NAEYC standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, Human Services, or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, Human Services, or related field

Tools

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Job description

Job Description:Easterseals NH is excited to launch the brand-new Technology Hill Early Learning Center in Londonderry, NH. We are seeking a passionate, collaborative, and highly organized Associate Director to help build an exceptional early childhood program from the ground up.Under the general supervision of the Senior Director, the Associate Director is responsible for the overall management, operations, compliance, supervision, and development of assigned classrooms and age groups within the Technology Hill Early Learning Center.Qualifications:Associate’s Degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, Human Services, or a related field, with at least five (5) years of experience in a licensed child development program is required OR:Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, Human Services, or a related field, with at least three (3) years of experience in a licensed child development program, is preferredThe ability to obtain and maintain a New Hampshire Early Childhood Professional Development credential within six (6) months of hire dateThe ability to meet NH Child Care Licensing Unit’s requirements for ‘Center Director’ requiredOne to three years (1-3) of experience in a supervisory or administrative role in the early childhood field, required.Certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED required.Minimum twenty-one (21) years of ageValid driver’s license and reliable transportationEssential Responsibilities:Manage the daily operations of the assigned classrooms/age groups, including but not limited to, maintaining program census, ensuring adequate staffing coverage, staff supervision, performance management, student enrollment and discharge, etc.Assist the Senior Director in recruitment, hiring, training, and coaching employees, while ensuring appropriate teacher-to-child ratios.Partner with the Senior Director to assist with the development, implementation, and continuation of policies, procedures and operations that are consistent with local, state and federal regulations, NAEYC Accreditation criteria and agency requirements regarding education, health and safety of children and their environment.Assist the Senior Director to ensure full enrollment of the Center, track daily census, as well as enter & maintain child and family enrollment data, statistics, and reports required by internal and external stakeholders.Maintain respectful and supportive individual relationships with parents and prospective parents through effective communication in person, via phone and email, in handbooks, and program outreach materials.Collaborate with the Senior Director to ensure adequate staffing to meet needs of children and licensing and accreditation requirements, including planning for and scheduling adequate substitution resources to meet needs for staff emergencies or vacations, as well as assisting teachers in classroom.Observe, coach, support, and assist with training early childhood teaching staff on the implementation of developmentally appropriate classroom strategies, classroom management practices, NAEYC guidelines and regulations, and behavioral intervention strategies.Oversee curriculum planning & development for early childhood teaching staff to ensure appropriate curriculum and lessons are integrated across all abilities and developmental domains in classrooms.Partner with the program’s Senior Director, Children’s Therapeutic Services Program, the Director of Intake & Family Services, and external community partners (as appropriate) to ensure a positive and inclusive classroom experience for children with disabilities and other special needs.Support & coach early childhood teaching teams to deliver high-quality services and trauma-informed care focused teaching practices to children with disabilities, social & emotional challenges, disruptive or physically aggressive behavior.Collaborate with the Senior Director and the Director of Intake & Family Services (as relevant) to identify community programming needs, family engagement activities, and referral & resource needs relating to welfare, health, and safety concerns.Provide exceptional customer service to the program by answering incoming phone calls, accepting Procare payments, greeting guests, and assisting the Senior Director with related outward facing duties.Advocate for children and families on the local and state levels and become active in professional organizations.Actively assist the Senior Director with business planning initiatives, KPI and metric tracking, etc.Promote, train, and follow all NH Child Care Licensing Unit rules & regulations, as well as NAEYC standards.Hours: Full Time Monday - Friday (ANTICIPATED START DATE OF MID-FALL 2026)Compensation: $65,000 - $70,720 (based on experience & credentials)What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & DisabilityPTO begins accruing on your first day!Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice. For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines.403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%Tuition reimbursement after one year of employmentStudent loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employmentWellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessationWe are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.To learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button below to submit your application. Have questions about the role? Schedule time to chat with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Jill https://calendly.com/eastersealsnh-jill/30minDifficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? ContactJill at 603.732.7166 or email [e-mail]#INDTHELC