Assistant Director

Little Explorers Early Childhood Education and Care

Position Title:

Assistant Director

Position Type

Full-Time

Schedule

Primarily opening shift to support daily center operations, staffing, classroom readiness, and family communication. Flexibility required based on center needs.

About Our Center

Little Explorers ECEC is a warm, nurturing early childhood program inspired by Montessori principles and nature-based learning. Our environment encourages exploration, independence, creativity, and meaningful connections with children, families and the natural world. We are seeking a passionate Assistant Director who shares our vision and passion for high-quality early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the center opener and ensure classrooms are prepared for the day
• Support daily center operations and maintain smooth classroom transitions
• Assist with staff scheduling, ratio management, and classroom coverage
• Help maintain compliance with EEC regulations, health and safety standards
• Support onboarding and mentoring teachers and assistants
• Step into classrooms as needed to support staff and children
• Support use of Brightwheel and family engagement initiatives
• Collaborate with teachers on curriculum planning and classroom support
• Assist with maintaining children's files and licensing paperwork
• Help coordinate events, family engagement activities, and enrichment programs
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Greet families warmly during morning arrival
• Help create calm, inviting, and child centered classroom environments
• Assist with enrollment inquiries, tours, and parent communication
• Reliable, dependable, calm, nurturing, patient
• Passionate about early childhood education and care
• Professional while maintaining a warm and welcoming presence

Requirements

• Massachusetts Director I or Director II Certification required
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an early childhood education setting
• Leadership or supervisory experience required
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing standards
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Passion for Montessori-inspired and nature-based learning environments
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced childcare setting
• Warm, professional, and family center approach
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as part of daily job responsibilities Benefits
• Supportive and positive work environment
• Paid Professional Development
• Collaborative leadership team
• Meaningful work making a difference in children's lives
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Work Life Balance
• Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

Pay: $54,995.20 - $64,729.60 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person