Assistant Center Director

What You'll Need to Succeed:

- Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or another degree with relevant experience or training

- EEC Director II Certification, current First Aid/CPR, updated State Registry, and active continuing education

- Solid understanding of licensure regulations, including licensing visits, communication with licensors, and adapting to regulatory changes

- Minimum of 2–4 years of experience as an Assistant Director, Lead Teacher, or Keyholder/Mentor Teacher in an early childhood education setting

What You'll Do:

Compliance & Operations

- Oversee all center operations in line with state regulations and Magical Beginnings' mission, goals, and handbooks

- Ensure child-to-teacher ratios, safety regulations, and licensure requirements are consistently met

- Prepare the center for licensing visits, communicate with licensors, and adapt to regulatory changes

- Keep all staff and child files in compliance, and ensure monthly fire drills are completed

- Schedule staff within budgeted payroll guidelines while maintaining licensure and quality standards

Team Leadership

- Guide and support the teaching team toward excellence

- Build strong relationships with staff through active listening, understanding individual goals, and fostering a cohesive, cooperative team

- Conduct monthly staff meetings, one-on-one check-ins, and parent meetings as needed

Curriculum & Classroom Quality

- Ensure implementation of a developmental, multicultural curriculum that supports skill and social development across all age groups

- Review classroom schedules to ensure appropriate skill progression, and monitor curriculum implementation

- Support staff in assessing and recording children's growth using Teacher Strategies Gold

Customer Service

- Provide excellent customer service, exceeding expectations for families and staff alike

What We Can Offer:

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.

- Balance: Paid time off, a paid week-long winter break, and 13 paid holidays for full-time staff

- Family Support: Significant childcare discount and parental leave

- Growth: Paid professional development, tuition reimbursement, and career growth opportunities

- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401k and long-term disability, plus additional ancillary benefits

- Connection: Staff appreciation events and community outreach projects