Early Childhood Education Assistant Director (Temporary/Interim)

Scion Staffing, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Meaningful community impact

Collaborative work environment

Leadership experience

Potential for permanent employment

Job summary

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is seeking an Early Childhood Education Assistant Director in Boston, MA. This temporary/interim leadership role supports licensing compliance, daily operations, and classroom leadership within an established ECE program, onsite.

The ideal candidate holds Massachusetts EEC Director I certification, brings strong communication and collaborative leadership, and can begin on-site promptly while completing required background checks.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts EEC Director I Certification required; Director II Certification preferred.
• Experience in early childhood education and licensing compliance.
• Strong communication and collaborative leadership skills.
• Ability to begin onsite assignment promptly and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as interim leadership contact for EEC licensing and inspections.
• Provide direct classroom coverage while maintaining staff-to-child ratios.
• Coordinate daily program operations and staffing.
• Support opening/closing procedures to ensure smooth operations.
• Guide teaching staff on licensing requirements and program practices.
• Communicate licensing concerns to leadership.

Skills

Licensing compliance

Interim leadership

Staff scheduling

Classroom coverage

Communication

Education

Massachusetts EEC Director I Certification

Director II Certification preferred

Job description

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Early Childhood Education Assistant Director (Temporary/Interim) for a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Boston, MA. This is an excellent opportunity for an EEC-certified professional to support daily operations, licensing compliance, and classroom leadership within an established early childhood education program. This position is 100% onsite in Boston, MA , with an immediate start date.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Early Childhood Education Assistant Director will provide interim leadership, licensing oversight, and hands‑on classroom support for an established early childhood education program. This individual will collaborate with educators and administrative staff to maintain compliance with Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations while supporting daily operations and a safe, nurturing learning environment. The ideal candidate is a credentialed early childhood education professional who brings strong communication skills, flexibility, and a collaborative approach to supporting children, families, and educators.

PERKS

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn $40–$45 per hour in a rewarding early childhood education leadership opportunity.
• Meaningful Community Impact: Support a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to providing quality early childhood education and strengthening families.
• Collaborative Work Environment: Join a supportive team of educators and administrative professionals committed to student development and success.
• Leadership Experience: Apply your EEC credentials and expertise through hands‑on program oversight, classroom support, and team collaboration.
• Potential for Permanent Employment: Begin in a temporary role with the possibility of transitioning into a long‑term position based on organizational needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the interim leadership contact for the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), supporting licensing compliance, inspections, and regulatory communications.
• Provide direct classroom coverage as needed, maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios and a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Collaborate with educators and administrative staff to support daily program operations, staffing coordination, and consistent classroom coverage.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, with a preference for closing coverage, to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Provide professional guidance to teaching staff regarding licensing requirements, classroom procedures, and established program practices.
• Communicate operational needs and licensing concerns to organizational leadership while supporting program continuity and quality standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Massachusetts EEC Director I Certification required; Director II Certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations, childcare compliance requirements, and regulatory procedures.
• Experience in early childhood education, with the ability to provide direct classroom support and maintain appropriate staffing ratios.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaborative leadership skills, with a commitment to supporting children, families, and educators from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to begin an onsite assignment promptly, demonstrate scheduling flexibility, and successfully complete required EEC background checks and clearances.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position offers a competitive hourly pay range of $40–$45 per hour , commensurate with qualifications and experience, subject to final approval. This is a temporary assignment with anticipated full‑time hours. The program operates Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, with exact working hours and assignment duration to be confirmed during the hiring process. Candidates with flexibility to assist with opening or closing coverage are encouraged to apply.

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.

We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non‑biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.