Associate Director Technology Hill Early Learning Center

Manchester Area Human Resources Association; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

Holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals NH is launching the Technology Hill Early Learning Center in Londonderry, NH. We seek an Associate Director to lead operations, ensure licensing compliance, supervise classrooms, and drive enrollment while partnering with senior leadership.

This role requires strong organizational skills, collaboration with family services, and a commitment to trauma-informed, inclusive early childhood education for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with experience in licensed child development programs.
• Ability to obtain NH Early Childhood Professional Development credential within six months of hire.
• Center Director requirements per NH licensing.
• 1–3 years supervisory/administrative experience in early childhood.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of assigned classrooms/age groups, enrollment data, staffing coverage, and parent communications.
• Assist Senior Director with recruitment, hiring, training, and coaching.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures aligned with regulations and accreditation.
• Maintain enrollment data, census, and reports for stakeholders.
• Oversee curriculum planning to ensure developmentally appropriate activities across abilities.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support inclusive classrooms and services.
• Provide exceptional customer service and outreach to families and community partners.

Skills

Supervision

Staff training

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree (Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, Human Services)

Bachelor’s Degree (Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, Human Services)

Job description

## Associate Director Technology Hill Early Learning CenterApplylocations: 1 Insight Way-Londonderrytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR2657**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 preferred• The ability to obtain and maintain a New Hampshire Early Childhood Professional Development credential within six (6) months of hire date• The ability to meet NH Child Care Licensing Unit’s requirements for ‘Center Director’ required• One 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 age• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation**Essential 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 & Disability* PTO 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 employment* Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment* Wellness 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/30min Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? ContactJill at 603.732.7166 or email [e-mail]