Magical Beginnings is looking for an Assistant Director to join the leadership team at our Plymouth early education and child care center! Our program serves infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-k students, providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children, families, and staff can thrive.
As part of the child care leadership team, you will help ensure the center operates safely, efficiently, and successfully while supporting teachers, staff, and families. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood professional who wants to make a difference in the lives of children and lead a team of dedicated educators. 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:
- Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Massachusetts EEC Director II Certification (required).
- CPR, First Aid, and State Registry compliance.
- 2–4 years of leadership experience as an Assistant Director, Lead Teacher, or Mentor Teacher in an early education or child care center.
- Strong understanding of child care licensing requirements and center management.
What You'll Do:
- Oversee all daycare and preschool operations, ensuring compliance with Massachusetts state licensing regulations and Magical Beginnings policies.
- Support teachers in implementing an innovative, hands-on curriculum designed for infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-k classrooms.
- Manage enrollment, teacher retention, scheduling, and family communication.
- Ensure compliance with state-mandated child-to-teacher ratios and safety regulations.
- Conduct monthly fire drills and ensure staff/child files are always in compliance.
- Maintain accurate documentation for child care licensing visits and adapt to changing regulations.
- Guide and mentor teachers by observing classrooms, reviewing daily program schedules, and supporting skill progression between age groups.
- Support teachers in using Teaching Strategies GOLD for child assessments and growth tracking.
- Host monthly staff meetings, one-on-ones with teachers, and parent meetings as needed.
- Create a positive, team-oriented culture through active listening, collaboration, and professional development.
- Organize and oversee center events, staff appreciation activities, and community outreach projects.
What We Can Offer You:
We believe in work-life balance, and we have fun together too! We offer competitive wages based on education and experience, full-time benefits, and flexible schedules.
We live by our motto: With Care, We Care. We value our staff and provide:
* Competitive pay based on education and experience.
* Paid time off, 13 paid holidays, and a paid week-long winter break.
* Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and disability benefits.
* Significant child care discount and parental leave.
* Paid certification courses through Penn Foster, paid professional development days, and career advancement opportunities.
Physical Requirements
The ideal candidate must be able to complete the physical job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. We will work with you to determine reasonable accommodations so you can complete your responsibilities safely and to the best of your ability.
- Stand, run, play, and move with ease on and off the floor/ground for up to 70% of the day
- Be able to sit for long periods to perform computer work as needed
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds multiple times a day
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.
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