Massachusetts E.E.C. Director I Certification required, Director II Certification preferred
Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Minimum 3 years teaching experience in early childhood level
At least 3 years supervisory experience in early childhood program
Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds
Responsibilities
Oversee and support Center staff in curricular implementation and professional development
Communicate and engage with families to build community and understanding of policies
Manage day-to-day operations ensuring a safe and nurturing environment
Collaborate with the parent advisory board on budget management
Lead recruitment and hiring processes as needed
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
401(k) with 5% employer contribution
3 weeks of vacation annually
12 paid sick days
12 major holidays
Reimbursement for professional development assistance
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Early Education Director to lead our school. Ideal applicants will have a love of children, be passionate and enthusiastic about leading a motivated group of Early Childhood educators, and be compassionate and collaborative in working with families. They will be grounded in our play-based philosophy and will take a leadership role in promoting the mission and values of the school.
This full-time position is available now and we will consider candidates on a rolling basis with preference given to those who apply by August 7th. While we are flexible on the starting date for the right candidate, we would like to fill the role as soon as possible in the fall of 2026.
Job Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Staff Leadership & Development: Oversee the Center staff including scheduling, professional development, and recruiting and hiring as needed; supervise and support staff in implementing curricular and other program activities.
School Community & Culture: Communicate and partner with families to establish understanding of Center policies and build community and engagement. This includes managing enrollment and retention.
Operations & Financial Stewardship: Manage the day-to-day operations of the Center, ensuring a caring and safe environment; and partner with the parent advisory board to set and manage a responsible budget that supports the future success of the Center.
Job Requirements
Massachusetts E.E.C. Director I Certification required, Director II Certification preferred
Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or related field
Minimum of 3 years teaching experience at the early childhood level within a play-based curriculum and/or 3 years supervisory experience at an early childhood program
Experience and demonstrated sensitivity in working with groups and/or families from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Job Benefits
The Open Center offers an annual salary of $78,000-88,000 based on the applicant's experience and qualifications, Health/Dental Insurance, 401k with 5% employer contribution, 3 weeks vacation, 12 paid sick days, 12 major holidays, and reimbursement for professional development.
Job Type: Full-time, salaried
In addition to the full-time position, we are considering candidates interested in serving in an interim director role from late August through November. This role involves being the on-site director of the center, and sharing administrative responsibilities with the assistant director. We are happy to consider candidates exploring this role for the full-time position as well or to consider candidates for the interim role only.
