Magical Beginnings is seeking an exceptional Center Director to lead our Leominster school—someone who combines operational excellence with a genuine passion for early childhood education. In this role, you’re the captain of the ship—driving a safe, efficient, thriving, and financially healthy center. Your teachers and staff should walk through the door each day feeling like valued partners in a well-run operation, and families should immediately sense the pride and professionalism behind your leadership.
This position spans every facet of daily, monthly, and annual operations. You’ll oversee enrollment, support strong teacher retention, coordinate events, guide curriculum implementation, manage supply ordering, and maintain a clean, welcoming environment that reflects our standards.
More importantly, you shape the heartbeat of the center. You model the culture you want to see—empowering teachers to deliver hands-on, engaging, child-centered curriculum, and creating a space where children, families, and staff genuinely thrive. Leading by example isn’t optional here; it’s the foundation of the role.
A flexible schedule across five (5) days is essential, as each day brings new opportunities to elevate the center’s performance and morale. If you’re ready to bring equal parts professionalism, passion, and positive energy to a growing school community, we’d love to meet you.
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 of experience in a leadership position in an early childhood education setting
What You Will DO:
- Oversee all center operations in alignment with state regulations and Magical Beginnings’ mission, goals, and handbooks. Deliver a best-in-class customer experience that consistently exceeds expectations.
- Maintain full compliance with child-to-teacher ratios, ensuring staffing meets all state-mandated requirements at all times.
- Enforce all safety, education, and operational regulations, championing a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Ensure consistent implementation of company policies and procedures as outlined in the employee and family handbooks.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge of licensure regulations, including preparing the center for licensor visits, communicating effectively with licensing specialists, and adapting to any regulatory changes.
- Maintain fully compliant staff and child files, with ongoing audits to ensure accuracy and readiness.
- Execute monthly fire drills and maintain proper documentation in accordance with state requirements.
- Develop and manage staffing schedules within budgeted payroll guidelines, balancing licensure expectations with company standards for quality and care.
- Lead and elevate the teaching team, fostering professionalism, skill development, and a shared commitment to exceptional child outcomes.
- Engage in active listening to build strong relationships with staff—understanding individual goals, supporting professional growth, and nurturing a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
- Ensure the delivery of a developmentally appropriate, multicultural curriculum that supports children's learning, growth, and social development across all age groups.
- Review and monitor classroom schedules to confirm they reflect progressive skill development and align with curriculum expectations.
- Guide staff in ongoing child assessment, including weekly documentation of observations in Teaching Strategies GOLD.
- Lead all key communication and culture-building moments, including monthly staff meetings, regular one-on-one check-ins, and parent meetings as needed.
What We Can Offer You:
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. We live by our Mission: With Care, We Care.
We value our staff and provide:
Balance: Paid time off and 13 paid holidays for full-time staff
Rest: Paid vacation, sick time, and a paid week-long winter break at the end if each year
Family Support: Significant childcare discount and parental leave
Growth: Paid professional development, tuition reimbursement, career growth opportunities
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability, and additional ancillary benefits
Retirement Palnning: 401(k) Plan with company match
Self Care: Free counseling, fitness, and self-care programs through employer-paid EAP
Connection: Staff appreciation events and community outreach projects
Physical Requirements
The ideal candidate must be able to complete the physical job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. We will work with you to determine reasonable accommodations so you can complete your responsibilities safely and to the best of your ability.
- Stand, run, play, and move with ease on and off the floor/ground for up to 70% of the day
- Be able to sit for long periods to perform computer work as needed
- Ability to lift to 40 pounds multiple times a day
Magical Beginnings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Magical Beginnings does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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