Associate Director of Acorn Center for Early Education and Care

** $6000 Hiring Bonus **

At BCNC, we are passionate about making a meaningful difference in our community. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to social impact and is both supportive and resourceful. We believe in fostering an empowering and inclusive work environment where every individual can contribute, grow, and thrive. If you are looking for a rewarding career that allows you to align your passion with making meaningful change, explore our open positions and join us in our mission to pave the way for a better tomorrow.

What You Will Do

The Associate Director of Acorn Center for Early Education and Care is a member of the BCNC Acorn Center for Early Education & Care team. The state-licensed and nationally-accredited child care center supports the growth and learning for children from 15 months to 5 years. You will work collaboratively with a team of professional teachers to strengthen children and families by providing high-quality education and care so parents can work or further their education. You will report directly to the Director of Acorn Center for Early Education and Care.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with the Director of Acorn Center in running the daily operation of the center.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for the center administration, teachers, children, and families during the Director of Acorn Center’s absences.
• Provide support and assist the Director of Acorn Center in the center’s regulatory visits preparation (Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)).
• Manage and work with the Director of Acorn Center on interviewing, hiring, and training new staff, and supervising and conducting the evaluations of all staff.
• Collaborate with and support the Assistant Director in maintaining daily staffing coverage and developing staff schedules to meet Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) teacher and staff ratio guidelines.
• Partner with the Family Engagement Coordinator in the recordkeeping of children and families following agency and contract regulations; provide center tours and orient new families to the program; advocate for families and children with special needs; and carry out all Boston Pre-K responsibilities.
• Partner with the Education Coordinator in observing teachers, assistant teachers, volunteers, and interns in the classrooms, and provide them with feedback.
• Provide mentoring and coaching support to assigned teachers.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate the center’s professional development with the Director of Acorn Center.
• Manage and support the Senior Volunteer Program and Substitute pool.
• Onboard new teachers, substitute teachers, volunteers, and interns.
• Assist in running the center’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Review and approve staff timecards and time off requests accurately in ADP.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What We Look For:

• A bachelor’s degree is required in Early Child Care or the Child Development field with a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Certifications of Lead Teacher Preschool, Infant-Toddler Teacher, Director I, and Director II are required.
• Must meet Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) health and background check requirements.
• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR within 6 months of employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with mentoring and coaching.
• Respect for differences and the ability to work well in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Regulations are highly preferred.
• Knowledge of SafeServe guidelines is a plus.
• Bilingual in oral and written skills in English, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability coverage.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.
• Supportive time-off policy.
• Professional development.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule and may require local travel during the workday.
• This position involves performing essential job functions in typical work environments, including but not limited to offices, classrooms, or community settings. Duties may require routine movement such as walking, standing, and bending. Depending on the role, responsibilities may also include the ability to move items weighing up to 25–50 pounds, and the use of computer equipment and effective communication. All essential functions can be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Please Note

You must be authorized to work in the United States. BCNC does not provide sponsorship for an employment work visa.

BCNC is an equal opportunity non-profit organization that supports diversity and encourages all employees and applicants to apply. The language proficiency requirement is based solely on the needs of the position and is essential for fulfilling the role’s responsibilities. BCNC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all 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.