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Director of Early Childhood Education

Hire Up Recruiting
East Sandwich, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026
Your interest in this position and application is very important to us. We will respond to your application within one business day.

  • This is a Direct Hire position with the school
  • Location: East Sandwich, MA 02537
  • Full-Time Monday - Friday & year-round employment

Early Childhood Education Director - Lead a Thriving Early Learning Program

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Director to lead a booming, year-round early education school with a state-of-the-art facility serving infants through preschool-aged children. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader who is committed to educational excellence, staff development, family engagement, and operational success.

About The Program

  • Year-round operation (12 months)
  • Open Monday–Friday
  • Serves infants through preschool-age children
  • Summer program offered

Compensation & Benefits

  • $70,000–$75,000 annual salary
  • Quarterly bonus opportunities based on performance metrics
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance (eligible after 90 days)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off accrued separately from sick time
  • Paid holidays
  • 100% child care tuition discount for leadership staff
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development reimbursement and growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of center operations
  • Support, coach, and develop a team of educators and administrative staff
  • Maintain compliance with licensing regulations and quality standards
  • Foster strong relationships with families and the community
  • Support enrollment growth and retention initiatives
  • Manage daily operations, payroll, billing, and administrative functions
  • Monitor financial performance and operate effectively within established budgets
  • Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing culture

Qualifications

Required

  • CDA, Associate's Degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field
  • Director I and II credential
  • Previous leadership experience in roles such as Director, Assistant Director, Program Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, or Department Lead
  • Classroom teaching experience across multiple age groups
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

  • Experience leading programs serving 100 enrolled children
  • Experience supervising 20 or more employees
  • Knowledge of enrollment management and marketing strategies
  • Financial and operational acumen
  • Experience with payroll, billing, and computer applications used in childcare operations
  • Proven ability to build and retain high-performing teams

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an energetic, organized, and relationship-focused leader who can balance educational quality with operational excellence. You are a strong communicator, a collaborative team builder, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced early childhood environment while maintaining a nurturing, child-centered culture.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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Salary : $70,000 - $75,000

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