Center Director - Early Education

NorthStar Learning Center; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Job summary

NorthStar Learning Centers, Inc. in New Bedford, MA seeks a Center Director for Early Education to lead daily operations, ensure compliance with laws and accreditation standards, and supervise staff, interns, and volunteers.

The role requires a BA and EEC Director Certification, with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills. In-person work, with a flexible schedule and benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Director qualifications in Infant/Toddler and preschool, as defined by EEC standards.
• BA required.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and support staff of varying experiential, educational, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• The center director is directly responsible for managing their center in accordance with applicable laws, NAEYC accreditation standards, and funders’ requirements.
• Center directors must maintain a flexible work schedule.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

EEC Director Certification

Job description

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Center Director - Early Education

Job ID: 5935458

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

Job title: Early Education Center Director

Reports to: Director of Education

Supervises: Employee, student interns, and volunteers assigned to center

Job responsibilities: The center director is directly responsible for managing their center in accordance with applicable laws, NAEYC accreditation standards, and funders’ requirements. Due to the nature of the work and consumer needs, center directors must maintain a flexible work schedule.

Job requirements: Director qualifications in Infant/Toddler and preschool, as defined by EEC standards. BA required. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills. Basic computer literacy preferred, with attainment a condition of continued employment. Demonstrated ability to supervise and support staff of varying experiential, educational, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Position Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)
• EEC Director Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary: $24 to $27 Per Hour

Job Categories: Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennie Antunes , Director of Early Education
• 10 Hyacinth Street
• New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]