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USD 56000–62000/yr

Assistant Childcare Center Director

United States·WakefieldFull Timeexecutive

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Magical Beginnings is seeking an experienced Assistant Child Care Center Program Director to join the leadership team at our child care center in Wakefield, MA.

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Magical Beginnings is seeking an experienced Assistant Child Care Center Program Director to join the leadership team at our child care center in Wakefield, MA. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate early education professional who thrives in both center leadership and hands-on classroom support.

As Assistant Director, you will be a hands-on instructional leader, spending approximately 50% of your week working in ratio within classrooms, while also partnering closely with the Center Director to support operations, compliance, staff development, and family engagement. This is a visible, relationship-driven leadership role built on trust, collaboration, and presence.

Classroom Leadership & In-Ratio Teaching (50% of the Week)

Serve as a consistent, in-ratio presence in classrooms across age groups

Model developmentally appropriate practice, classroom management, and nurturing interactions

Support classroom continuity by covering breaks, absences, and transitions

Build strong relationships with children through daily engagement and responsive care

Provide real-time coaching and feedback to educators while working alongside them

Ensure classrooms consistently meet Massachusetts EEC ratio and safety requirements

This role leads from within the classroom, not from behind a desk.

Support daily operations of a licensed childcare and preschool center in Wakefield

Assist with maintaining compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations, licensing standards, and ratios

Help manage child, staff, and classroom documentation accurately and on time

Participate in EEC visits, inspections, and audits

Complete daily classroom, building, and playground safety checks

Ensure emergency drills, health logs, and inspections are completed as scheduled

Support staff scheduling to ensure ratio coverage and smooth daily operations

You’ll be a trusted operational partner, helping keep the school running safely and smoothly.

Support curriculum implementation aligned with state frameworks and quality standards

Reinforce instructional consistency across classrooms

Coach teachers on lesson planning, classroom structure, and child development

Model best practices in social-emotional learning and positive guidance

Support educators in completing required ECE professional development hours

Assist with on-site trainings, mentoring, and onboarding of new staff

This is active instructional leadership, grounded in real classroom experience.

Build strong, respectful relationships with teachers and support staff

Serve as a daily resource for classroom questions, problem-solving, and guidance

Help reinforce expectations around professionalism, safety, and care

Support performance feedback and growth conversations alongside the Director

Foster a calm, supportive, and accountable school culture

Act as a mandated reporter and help ensure staff understand their responsibilities

Be a steady, reassuring presence for both staff and families

Your consistency and warmth will help shape the tone of the school each day.

Build trusting relationships with families through daily interactions and communication

Support tours and welcome prospective families when needed

Partner with leadership to ensure families feel informed, supported, and connected

Help reinforce the school’s values, curriculum, and care philosophy

Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or related field, or

Associate’s Degree / CDA and additional experience

Ability to complete the required in-person training hours

CPR & First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for school events or trainings

Physical ability to actively engage in classrooms and lift up to 50 lbs as needed

13 paid holidays, plus a paid week-long winter break

Paid sick leave

Paid snow days and vacation time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance & long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (5 free counseling sessions)

401(k) with weekly company match

Parental leave through MA PFML

Childcare discount

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Employee referral bonus program

Paid CPR & First Aid renewals

Pay increases tied to certification growth

Mentorship and leadership development

Teacher appreciation events and community-based celebration

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.