Center Director

Hire Up Recruiting; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

FREE tuition for Director's children

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Hire Up Recruiting seeks an experienced Center Director to lead their new preschool locations in Milton and Hingham, MA. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to education.

Responsibilities include overseeing school operations, building relationships with families, and ensuring compliance with licensing regulations. The role requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant leadership experience.

Benefits include a salary range of $70,000 - $88,000 per year, a bonus incentive, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Massachusetts Director's certification required.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Director or Assistant Director in EEC licensed childcare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations focusing on educational programming.
• Develop strong relationships with families.
• Comply with state childcare licensing regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Child safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Your interest in this position and application is very important to us. We will respond to your application within one business day.

Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated Center Director to join the leadership team at their BRAND NEW premier preschools in Milton and Hingham , MA. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), a genuine love for children, and a strong commitment to education.

• This is a Direct Hire position with the school
• Monday-Friday; year-round employment
• $70,000 - $88,000/year pending education, certifications, and professional Early Childhood Education experience
• Bonus incentive based on specified metrics
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• FREE tuition for the Director's children
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations of the school, specifically focusing on educational programming, special events and activities, managing budget/finances, relationship building, quality assurance related to health & safety, and faculty onboarding, training & development
• Use a growth mindset to train, coach, and develop the school for the future
• Develop strong relationships with our families
• Comply with state childcare licensing regulations
• Project a positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to serve in various roles as needed
• Ability to maintain accurate and up to date records

Qualifications

• REQUIRED Education: Bachelor’s degree (Required). Master’s degree (preferred). Prefer degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, Education Administration, Business or related field.
• REQUIRED Certification: Massachusetts Director's certification
• REQUIRED Leadership Experience: At least 2-years of continuous experience as a Director or Assistant Director in an EEC licensed childcare center/preschool with at least 20 staff members and at least 75 enrolled students
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations - for Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
• Must meet background check eligibility

Experience

• Minimum of two years in licensed childcare with at least one year as a Director or supervising a childcare program with a track record of team management, operational oversight, and community engagement (Required).
• Experience with startup of childcare center (preferred).