Assistant Childcare Center Director

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Preferred

• 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 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:

• Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations
• Child care health and safety standards
• Staff supervision and classroom management
• Curriculum implementation and child development best practices

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.

Staff Development

• 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.

Family Engagement

• 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.

Educational Excellence

• 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.

Payroll is processed weekly.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.