Center Director

Your interest in this position and application is very important to us. We will respond to your application within one business day.Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated Center Director to join the leadership team at their BRAND NEW premier preschools in Milton and Hingham , MA. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), a genuine love for children, and a strong commitment to education.This is a Direct Hire position with the schoolMonday-Friday; year-round employmentSalary$70,000 - $88,000/year pending education, certifications, and professional Early Childhood Education experienceBonus incentive based on specified metricsBenefits401(k) with employer matchMedical/dental/vision insuranceFREE tuition for the Director's childrenLife insuranceOpportunities for advancementPaid time offProfessional development assistanceTuition reimbursementResponsibilitiesOversee all operations of the school, specifically focusing on educational programming, special events and activities, managing budget/finances, relationship building, quality assurance related to health & safety, and faculty onboarding, training & developmentUse a growth mindset to train, coach, and develop the school for the futureDevelop strong relationships with our familiesComply with state childcare licensing regulationsProject a positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environmentWillingness to serve in various roles as neededAbility to maintain accurate and up to date recordsQualificationsREQUIRED Education: Bachelor’s degree (Required). Master’s degree (preferred). Prefer degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, Education Administration, Business or related field.REQUIRED Certification: Massachusetts Director's certificationREQUIRED Leadership Experience: At least 2-years of continuous experience as a Director or Assistant Director in an EEC licensed childcare center/preschool with at least 20 staff members and at least 75 enrolled studentsMaintain ECE Director Level 2Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations - for Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a cribMust meet background check eligibilityExperience:Minimum of two years in licensed childcare with at least one year as a Director or supervising a childcare program with a track record of team management, operational oversight, and community engagement (Required).Experience with startup of childcare center (preferred).