Magical Beginnings

West Peabody, MA

AssistantChildcareCenterDirector

$55–65k Peabody, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Assistant Childcare Center Director at Magical Beginnings. Skills: Center operations, Staff development, Curriculum refinement. Oversee center operations. Ensure state regulations compliance”

Industry & Context.

West Peabody, MA
Eligibility Requirements

Lift up to 30 pounds, Stand, run, play, move

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, EEC Director II Certification, Active maintenance of annual continuing education requirements, Current First Aid and CPR Certificate, Updated State Registry required, Mastery of licensure regulations, 2-4 years experience in leadership, Flexible schedule over five days

What You'll Do.

Oversee center operations

Ensure state regulations compliance

Ensure mission compliance

Ensure handbook compliance

Provide excellent customer service

Exceed customer expectations

Implement child-to-teacher ratios

Enforce safety regulations

Enforce education regulations

Implement company policies

Prepare for licensure visits

Communicate with licensors

Adapt to changing regulations

Ensure staff files meet compliance

Ensure child files meet compliance

Complete monthly fire drills

Schedule school staff

Maintain licensure guidelines

Maintain quality standards

Engage in active listening

Build relationships with staff

Understand staff goals

Understand staff interests

Assist staff in achieving goals

Create cohesive team effort

Ensure curriculum implementation

Foster skill progression

Foster social development

Review classroom daily schedules

Monitor curriculum implementation

Guide staff in assessing growth

Record weekly growth observations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cohesive team effort; Cooperative relationships

Communication Scope

Active listening

Full Job Description

## Description Magical Beginnings is currently looking for an Assistant Director to join the leadership team for our center in South Peabody.   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 A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or other degree with relevant experience or training EEC Director II Certification, active maintenance of annual continuing education requirements, current First Aid and CPR Certificate, and updated State Registry required A complete mastery of licensure regulations, including preparing for all licensing visits, communicating with licensors, and adapting to licensing changes Minimum of 2-4 years experience in a leadership position in an early childhood education setting ## What You'll Do Oversee all center operations, ensuring that they follow state regulations and Magical Beginnings Learning Center’s mission, goals, and handbooks. Provide excellent customer service, exceeding cus

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