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Job description
Benefits:
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Tuition assistance
Assistant Center Director - Childcare & Preschool
The Learning Experience - Andover, MA
Salary: $65,000-$75,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
The Learning Experience - Andover is seeking an experienced early childhood education leader to join our team as Assistant Center Director.
This is an opportunity for a strong teacher, curriculum leader, or current Assistant Director who is ready to take on greater responsibility for team development, classroom quality, family experience, enrollment, and the day-to-day success of a thriving early childhood center.
Working closely with the Center Director, you'll help create an environment where teachers feel supported, families feel connected, and children receive an exceptional early learning experience.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the Center Director in daily center operations
Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and development of teachers
Coach and mentor classroom teams through observations and ongoing feedback
Help maintain appropriate staffing, classroom ratios, and schedules
Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
Maintain compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and center policies
Build strong relationships with current and prospective families
Support tours, enrollment, family retention, and new family onboarding
Assist with licensing documentation, staff records, and operational requirements
Help plan family events and community engagement initiatives
Step into center leadership responsibilities when the Center Director is unavailable
Promote a positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture
Qualifications
Must meet applicable Massachusetts EEC requirements for the position
Director I and Director II qualifications required
Professional experience in a licensed childcare, preschool, or early childhood education setting required
Previous leadership, supervisory, or team-lead experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of classroom quality, licensing, ratios, and early childhood best practices
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable coaching employees and communicating with families
Associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
What We Offer
$65,000-$75,000 annual salary
Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
Paid time off
401(k) and available company match
Employee childcare discount
Paid training and professional development
Leadership development and career advancement opportunities
If you're ready to grow beyond the classroom and help lead an exceptional early childhood education team, apply today to join The Learning Experience - Andover.
Worksite address
andover, MA, 05544, US
Who can apply
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