What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Center Director position at Magical Beginnings?
Location: Wakefield, Massachusetts
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Industry: Childcare, Preschool, Early Childhood Education
Certification Required: EEC Director II
At Magical Beginnings Learning Centers, we believe strong childcare programs are built by strong, supported leaders. We are urgently hiring a Massachusetts EEC Director II–certified Childcare Center Director to join our current Center Director and co-lead our licensed preschool childcare center in Wakefield, MA.
This is an opportunity for an experienced early childhood education leader who understands EEC compliance and childcare operations — and is ready to step into a role with clear expectations, operational partnership, and the stability needed to lead with confidence. Our organization is well-established, operationally structured, and committed to providing Directors with the resources, enrollment support, and staffing partnership necessary to run a compliant, high-quality program successfully.
Our Wakefield center is a Co-Director model.
\n- Massachusetts EEC Director II certification (required)
- Previous experience as a Childcare Center Director, Assistant Director, or Program Director in a daycare or preschool setting
- Strong knowledge of EEC compliance, licensing, and childcare regulations
- Experience with enrollment management and staff leadership
- Commitment to high-quality early childhood education
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- Oversee daily operations of a licensed daycare/preschool childcare center
- Ensure full compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing requirements
- Supervise, coach, and support teaching staff
- Manage staffing, scheduling, and classroom ratios
- Partner with families to maintain strong communication and enrollment retention
- Maintain high standards for safety, curriculum implementation, and program quality
If you are a strong, organized, and EEC-qualified Director ready to lead a high-quality preschool childcare center, apply today. We are urgently hiring for this leadership role in Wakefield, MA.
About Magical Beginnings
Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is a growing network of early childhood schools dedicated to creating nurturing, engaging, and joyful learning environments. We value collaboration, kindness, and continuous improvement—and we support our team members with a positive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow.
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.
Salary : $62,500 - $72,500