Center Director

At Magical Beginnings Learning Centers, we know that exceptional childcare programs begin with strong, supported leadership. We are hiring a Massachusetts EEC Director II Certified Center Director to join the leadership team at our licensed childcare and preschool centers.

We are hiring Directors for the following locations in Massachusetts: Pembroke, Norwell, and Kingston.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Childcare Center Director , Preschool Director , or Early Childhood Education Leader who is passionate about high-quality childcare, staff leadership, family engagement, and maintaining strong EEC compliance standards within a thriving early education program.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing a licensed daycare, preschool, or early childhood education center and possess a strong understanding of:

• Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing compliance
• Childcare center operations and staffing management
• Teacher coaching and staff development
• Enrollment support and family retention
• Health, safety, and quality assurance standards
• Preschool and daycare classroom oversight

At Magical Beginnings, our Directors are supported by an established operational structure, experienced leadership partnership, recruiting and enrollment support, and a team-focused culture that values communication, accountability, and professional growth. We are committed to providing our leadership teams with the tools, resources, and staffing support needed to successfully operate a safe, compliant, and high-quality childcare center.

If you are an EEC-qualified childcare leader looking for a collaborative leadership opportunity within a growing early childhood education organization, we’d love to connect with you.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts EEC Director II certification (required)
• Previous experience as a Childcare Center Director, Assistant Director, or Program Director in a daycare or preschool setting
• Strong knowledge of EEC compliance, licensing, and childcare regulations
• Experience with enrollment management and staff leadership
• Commitment to high-quality early childhood education

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of a licensed daycare/preschool childcare center
• Ensure full compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing requirements
• Supervise, coach, and support teaching staff
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and classroom ratios
• Partner with families to maintain strong communication and enrollment retention
• Maintain high standards for safety, curriculum implementation, and program quality