Assistant Childcare Center Director
Magical Beginnings
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Hamilton, 08
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Magical Beginnings seeks an Assistant Director for South Hamilton, a full-time role that keeps operations compliant while growing enrollment and supporting staff. You’ll shape curriculum, coach teachers, oversee daily tasks, and partner with families and the Director to meet MA EEC standards. Requirements include MA EEC qualifications for Assistant Director or Director II, a related degree preferred, at least two years of leadership in a licensed setting, strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and childcare software, and a clear background check; CPR and First Aid are a plus. Apply with concise examples of regulatory proficiency, leadership impact, and a collaborative style, and note availability for a five-day workweek. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Magical Beginnings is currently looking for an Assistant Director to join the leadership team for our center in South Hamilton.
As a part of the center leadership team, you are responsible for ensuring your center is operating safely, efficiently, successfully, and profitably. We want every staff member and teacher to feel truly appreciated and motivated by the positive environment we’ve worked hard to create. Your role is central to keeping things running smoothly, both day-to-day and over the long term. You'll be entrusted with overseeing many important aspects of the center’s operation, including enrollment, teacher retention, organizing events, managing daily tasks, ensuring we have the right supplies, and keeping the center clean and inviting.
The Assistant Director plays a key role in creating and refining the center’s culture by supporting teachers in the development of an innovative, hands-on, curriculum designed for the children in your care and building an environment where the children, families and staff thrive. The ability to lead by example is an important aspect of this position. The ability to work a flexible schedule over the course of five (5) days is required.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Required
- Must meet Massachusetts EEC qualifications for Assistant Director or Director II certification.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a licensed child care, preschool, daycare, or early education setting.
- Strong knowledge of Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations and standards.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and child care management software.
- Ability to successfully pass all required background record checks.
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Experience with enrollment management and family engagement.
- Experience supervising, coaching, and developing educators.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations
- Child care health and safety standards
- Staff supervision and classroom management
- Curriculum implementation and child development best practices
Preferred
Massachusetts EEC Requirements
Candidates must meet the qualifications established by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) for an Assistant Director role, including applicable education, experience, and professional certification requirements.
Knowledge of:
What You'll Do:
Leadership & Operations
- Support the daily operation of a licensed early childhood education center.
- Partner with the Center Director to maintain compliance with all Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations.
- Assist with staff scheduling, classroom coverage, enrollment management, and center administration.
- Help implement company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation required by EEC.
- Coach, mentor, and support teachers to promote professional growth.
- Assist with onboarding, training, and performance management.
- Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and engaging workplace culture.
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and staff.
- Address parent questions and concerns with professionalism and care.
- Support enrollment efforts, center tours, and community outreach initiatives.
- Ensure developmentally appropriate practices are implemented in every classroom.
- Support curriculum planning and classroom quality initiatives.
- Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all children.
Staff Development
Family Engagement
Educational Excellence
If you are ready to join a team that has fun, laughs together, and support each other, contact us! We cannot wait to meet you!
About Magical Beginnings
Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is a growing network of early childhood schools dedicated to creating nurturing, engaging, and joyful learning environments. We value collaboration, kindness, and continuous improvement—and we support our team members with a positive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow.
Magical Beginnings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Magical Beginnings does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.