Assistant Center Director

At Magical Beginnings Learning Centers, we believe strong childcare programs are built by strong, supported leaders. We are hiring a Massachusetts EEC Director II–certified Assistant Center Director to lead our brand-new school opening in Georgetown, MA.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood education leader to help bring a brand-new center to life as we prepare to open in January 2027. As Assistant Director, you’ll play an important role in shaping the center’s culture, supporting the teaching team, building meaningful relationships with families, and helping establish a warm, high-quality environment from day one.

You’ll join a well-established organization with the operational structure, resources, enrollment support, and staffing partnership to help set you and your team up for success. This is your opportunity to be part of something new while having the support of an experienced organization behind you—helping build a thriving center and community from the ground up.

This center is scheduled to open in January, but we are hiring now to help us prepare and welcome our new staff and families!

Qualifications

• Massachusetts EEC Director II certification (required)
• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related degree with relevant experience or training
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in a leadership role in a daycare, preschool, or early childhood education setting
• Strong knowledge of EEC compliance, licensing, and childcare regulations
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, active continuing education, and an updated State Registry
• Experience with enrollment management and staff leadership
• Commitment to high-quality early childhood education This role is ideal for candidates searching for:- Childcare Center Director jobs, Daycare Director jobs, Preschool Director jobs, EEC Director II jobs, Early Childhood Education leadership roles

Responsibilities

• Oversee all center operations, ensuring full compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing requirements, and alignment with Magical Beginnings' mission, goals, and handbooks
• Ensure and implement all child-to-teacher state-mandated ratio compliances and safety/education regulations
• Maintain mastery of licensure regulations — prepare the school for its licensing visits, communicate with licensors, and adapt to regulatory changes
• Ensure staff and child files remain compliant at all times, and that monthly fire drills are completed
• Schedule school staff within budgeted payroll guidelines while meeting licensure and company quality standards