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Director at Early Learning Center

My Little Best Friends Early Learning Center
Malden, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/22/2026

About Us

At My Little Best Friends Early Learning Center, we provide multilingual education in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment. We support children from infancy through pre-kindergarten with stimulating, age-appropriate learning experiences. Our goal is to create a warm, family-like atmosphere where children feel secure, valued, and inspired to grow.

We are seeking a passionate, organized, and hands-on Director to join our leadership team and help support our staff, families, and growing school community. The schedule would be Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. We can accommodate a later start time if needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting with the day-to-day operations of the center
  • Supporting classrooms and stepping in as needed
  • Supervising and mentoring teachers, assistant teachers, and aides
  • Conducting monthly classroom and staff observations
  • Participating in hiring, onboarding, and training new staff
  • Supporting compliance with EEC (Department of Early Education and Care) regulations
  • Coordinating staff schedules and managing time-off requests
  • Assisting in curriculum review and classroom improvements
  • Meeting with families regarding child development, behavior, or center policies
  • Organizing and supporting center events and family engagement activities
  • Responding to emergencies and arranging medical attention according to EEC guidelines
  • Maintaining a caring, professional, and inclusive environment for children, families, and staff
  • Assisting with administrative tasks, documentation, and licensing requirements

Qualifications

  • EEC Director Certification required
  • Previous leadership experience in an early childhood setting preferred but not required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly organized, dependable, and self-motivated
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Passion for working with young children in a nurturing and educational setting
  • Ability to lift and care for children up to 50 pounds
  • Fluent in English
  • Intermediate/Fluent in Spanish (preferred but not required)

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30

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