Early Education Center Assistant Director

About the role

The Children's Division at People, Incorporated is seeking a Full-Time Early Education Center Assistant Director. This position offers 4 weeks of vacation, tuition assistance, and great benefits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the center provides a safe, healthy, and engaging learning environment for all children
• Support the Director in evaluating and updating program policies and procedures as needed
• Manage the center's budget, including purchasing supplies and managing expenses
• Enroll children and manage waitlists using Kinderwait/MyChildCareMA and ProCare
• Maintain USDA compliance, training, and complete monthly statistical reports
• Oversee daily staffing assignments and classroom coverage plans to ensure compliance with EEC ratio, supervision, and qualification requirements
• Monitor classroom schedules, curriculum implementation, and learning environments to ensure consistency, structure, and quality across all classrooms
• Provide direct classroom support and leadership during staffing shortages, emergencies, or periods of increased operational need
• Assist in implementing and overseeing behavior support strategies in collaboration with clinical and educational support staff
• Ensure the center adheres to all state licensing requirements and health and safety regulations
• Support preparation for EEC licensing visits, monitoring reviews, CACFP audits, accreditation reviews, and other regulatory inspections
• Implement corrective actions as needed; maintain weekly and daily schedule of classroom coverage, assisting as needed to ensure that ratios and qualifications are met
• Foster strong, positive relationships with families and act as a liaison between families and the center
• Facilitate marketing and outreach for early education programs, and work with the Director to represent People Incorporated on early childhood initiatives in the Greater Fall River area
• Assist in managing emergency situations and ensuring the safety of all children and staff
• Address and mediate conflicts among staff, children, or parents, finding solutions that align with the center's policies
• Lift and carry children and classroom materials, as well as sit on the floor or in child-sized furniture
• Provide classroom supervision in indoor and outdoor settings
• Respond to phone calls, emails, visitors, and family inquiries
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, division management team member, or division director
• Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled
• Maintain all program and Agency-required trainings

Qualifications

• Associates degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field; a bachelors or masters degree is preferred
• Certification as MA EEC Director II is required; Preschool and Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher certification is preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in early childhood education, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development, curriculum planning, and educational best practices
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with staff, children, and families
• Familiarity with Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations and NAEYC accreditation standards
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification is required
• Knowledge of ProCare enrollment platform is preferred
• Experience with MA Child Care Financial Assistance / Kinderwait is preferred
• Physicals are required upon hire and every two years. MMRs are required upon hire
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record, and a valid drivers license

Benefits

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Account
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Select discounts through LifeMart (i.e., Discount movie and theme park tickets, savings on T-Mobile)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Center on Site
• Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
• Free Financial Planning/Analysis
• Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Financial support with monthly student loan payments
• FREE DDS Certificate (Human Service)
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Degree Completion Incentive