Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Assistant Director of Childcare & Preschool – The Learning Experience Dedham, MA
Location: Dedham, MA Schedule: Full-Time Salary: $48,000 – $60,000 per year (based on experience) Requirement: Massachusetts Director I & II Credentials
About the Role
The Learning Experience – Dedham is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Childcare and Preschool Operations to help lead our high-quality early childhood education center. This is an ideal opportunity for a strong early childhood leader who is ready to grow into (or continue in) a leadership role within a busy, successful daycare and preschool environment.
In this role, you will support center operations, coach teachers, ensure licensing compliance, and help drive enrollment, family satisfaction, and program quality.
What You’ll Do
Staff Leadership & Coaching
Recruit, interview, and onboard early childhood teachers and support staff
Observe classrooms and provide coaching, feedback, and training
Support consistent, high-quality curriculum implementation across all age groups
Build weekly schedules and manage classroom ratios to meet EEC requirements
Maintain staff files, onboarding, and compliance documentation
Center Operations & Quality
Ensure daily compliance with Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations
Partner with the Center Director to support enrollment growth and family engagement
Help manage daily operations, staffing coverage, and center organization
Promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented school culture
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of leadership experience in a preschool or childcare center (2+ preferred)
Classroom teaching experience with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool
Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field preferred
Massachusetts Director I & II credentials required
Strong knowledge of EEC regulations and center operations
CPR/First Aid preferred
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary: $48,000–$60,000
Career growth into senior leadership
Health, dental, vision, 401K, PTO
Childcare discount
Supportive, growth-focused culture
Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Dedham and help lead one of the area’s top early childhood education centers.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.