Early Learning Program Director, Learning Lab (Flagship Site)

Nurtury; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

50% Discount on Child Care Fees

403(b) Retirement Plan and Roth IRA

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Nurtury is seeking an Early Learning Program Director to lead its central Learning Lab at the flagship site in Boston. You will oversee one of the agency's largest programs with 10+ classrooms and a licensed capacity of 132 children, guiding curriculum, staffing, and operations.

You’ll be responsible for compliance with EEC licensing, staff mentorship, enrollment management, and fostering strong relationships with families and the community while driving program quality and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EEC or related field (preferred).
• 3–5+ years of leadership in early childhood programs.
• EEC Director II certification is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, operations and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of EEC licensing, accreditation standards, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop teaching staff.
• Maintain compliance, quality standards, and smooth operations.
• Support curriculum planning and program improvement.
• Oversee enrollment, schedules, budgets, and center needs.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with families and the community.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Operations

Team building

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Early Learning Program Director, Learning Lab (Flagship Site)

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1461

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Why Nurtury Early Education?

Nurtury is committed to your success by investing in you through our competitive wages, generous benefits and career growth opportunities. Whether your interest is in direct care, family services, or curriculum support, join us to be part of an organization that values your skills and recognizes the difference you can make in a child’s life today, and every day.

Nurtury is seeking a dynamic Program Director to lead Nurtury's central Early Learning Center, overseeing one of the agency's largest and most complex programs with 10+ classrooms and a licensed capacity of 132 children.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and develop teaching staff
• Maintain compliance, quality standards, and smooth operations
• Support curriculum planning and program improvement
• Oversee enrollment, schedules, budgets, and center needs
• Build strong, respectful relationships with families and the community
• Full job description available upon request

You:

• Are EEC Director II certified (required)
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in EEC or related field
• Are experienced with 3–5+ years in early childhood program leadership
• Are strong in leadership, communication, coaching, operations, and team building
• Knowledgeable about EEC licensing, accreditation standards, and best practices

Perks and Benefits:

• $5000 sign-on bonus
• Medical and Dental Insurance available on your date of hire – Nurtury covers 80% of the cost
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Free Minimum $50,000 Life Insurance, plus Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 50% Discount on Child Care Fees
• 403(b) Retirement Plan and Roth IRA Options
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off

Nurtury provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.