Assistant Center Director

Salary Range: 55000 to 65000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

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