Top 91 Center director Jobs in Reading, Ma

Early Learning Center Manager - Beverly
Pathways for Children, Inc. —Beverly, MA
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
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Director of Administration
Beacon Communities LLC —Boston, MA
- $115,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Office
- Residential
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Center Director
Tufts University —Medford, MA
- $81,200 - $120,900 a year
- Hybrid work
- School experience
- 5 years
- Master's degree
District Leader- Based in Boston, MA
KinderCare Education —North Andover, MA
- $95,000 - $160,500 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Youth Center Director
City of Cambridge, MA —Cambridge, MA
- $82,444.99 - $111,293.83 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Classroom
- 7 years
- Public speaking
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Assistant Site Director, Community Schools
City of Cambridge, MA —Cambridge, MA
- $69,523 - $93,850 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Bouvé Simulation Center Director
Northeastern University —Boston, MA
- $99,010.00 - $143,567.50 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Anatomy knowledge
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Child Care Center Director
Bright Horizons —Boston, MA
- $87,600 - $98,550 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Center Director - Early Childhood Education
The Learning Experience - Andover, MA —Andover, MA
- $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Division Director of Early Learning
GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC —Lawrence, MA
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
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Assistant Director
Bright Horizons —Boston, MA
- $70,800 - $88,500 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Communications Manager
The General Hospital Corporation —Somerville, MA
- $99,465.60 - $144,643.20 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
- Opportunities for advancement
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Childcare Center Co-Director
Magical Beginnings —Wakefield, MA
- $68,000 - $76,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Preschool
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Director of Pharmacy
Boston Medical Center —Brighton, MA
- $136,000 - $197,500 a year
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Background check
- Hospital
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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EEC Certified Infant/Toddler Teacher
JCC Greater Boston —Newton Centre, MA
- $47,940 - $53,040 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Teaching Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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EEC Certified Toddler Teacher Newton
JCC Greater Boston —Newton Centre, MA
- $47,940 - $53,040 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Teaching Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Butterfly Effects —Everett, MA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Children
- Psychology
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
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EEC Certified Floater Teacher
JCC Greater Boston —Newton Centre, MA
- $40,800 - $44,625 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Preschool
- Organizational skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Coding & Robotics Instructor for Kids / Camp Counselor (Part-time)
Code Wiz —Arlington, MA
- $16 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Driver's License
- Experience working with children
- Flexible schedule
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Center Director / Assistant Director
Happy Munchkins Learning Center —Haverhill, MA
- From $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Early Learning Center Manager - Beverly

Pathways for Children, Inc. -
Beverly, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $80,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Team supervision
Teacher mentoring for professional development
Team development
Teacher coaching
Overseeing academic personnel management
Classroom experience
Associate's degree
Stakeholder relationship building
Senior leadership
Team building

Full Job Description

Are you excited by the opportunity to build something extraordinary from the ground up? Pathways for Children is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead the launch of Anchor Point Early Learning Center, a new early childhood program designed to serve and strengthen our community. As Center Director, you will lead the center from concept to reality, recruiting and developing a dedicated team, establishing a culture of excellence, creating engaging learning environments, and building strong relationships with families and community partners. This is more than a center leadership role; it is a chance to leave a lasting legacy by creating a program where children thrive, educators grow, and families feel connected, supported, and empowered from the very first day.

Location: Beverly, MA

Schedule: 40 hours M-F

Rate: $65,000-$80,000 based on education and experience

What You'll Do:

Startup Leadership & Center Launch

Lead all aspects of center startup, planning, and launch activities.
Support licensing readiness and ensure compliance with all Massachusetts EEC regulations.
Develop center operating systems, policies, procedures, schedules, and protocols.
Coordinate classroom setup, equipment procurement, materials, and learning environments.
Recruit, hire, onboard, supervise, and develop the founding center team.
Establish a positive, collaborative, and mission-driven center culture from the first day of operation.
Partner with senior leadership to implement the vision and strategic goals of the Anchor Point Early Learning Center.

Program Leadership & Educational Excellence

Ensure implementation of a high-quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood program serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
Oversee a play-based, inquiry-driven curriculum that supports cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language development.
Promote engaging learning experiences including STEAM, nature-based learning, creative arts, literacy, and social-emotional development.
Foster inclusive practices that support children and families from diverse backgrounds, cultures, languages, and abilities.
Monitor child assessment and progress monitoring systems to support positive developmental outcomes.
Conduct regular classroom observations and provide coaching, feedback, and professional development to teaching staff.
Ensure classrooms maintain high standards for safety, learning environments, child engagement, and developmental outcomes.

Staff Supervision & Development

Provide meaningful and supportive supervision to assigned staff.
Support team members across the employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and employee relations.
Help educators establish and achieve professional growth goals aligned with organizational priorities.
Schedule and facilitate regular staff meetings.
Collaborate with the Deputy Director to plan and deliver professional development opportunities.

Family & Community Engagement

Build strong relationships with children, families, community partners, and local organizations.
Support enrollment growth and family recruitment efforts.
Facilitate ongoing parent engagement, communication, and conflict resolution when necessary.
Support family involvement activities and center committees.
Provide parent education opportunities to strengthen child development, literacy, and school readiness.
Serve as a community ambassador by participating in outreach events and promoting Pathways programs.

Operations, Compliance & Fiscal Management

Ensure compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and all applicable licensing, funding, and agency requirements.
Monitor classroom safety practices, attendance, and supervision procedures.
Provide on-site leadership and staffing support to maintain appropriate ratios when necessary.
Partner with the Deputy Director to identify classroom and playground equipment and materials needs.
Support sound fiscal management, including payroll, budgeting, purchasing, and resource allocation.
Review and approve biweekly timecards for assigned staff, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up.
Maintain effective communication with administration, staff, families, and community partners.

Why Join Pathways?

When you join our team, you’re joining a supportive community that offers:

Access to professional development and training
Career advancement opportunities within the organization
A collaborative and inclusive work environment grounded in our core values:

Respect, Trust, Collaboration, and Opportunity

What do you need?

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Director II Certification.
EEC Lead Teacher Preschool Certification.
EEC Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler Certification (required if supervising infant and toddler classrooms).
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least 18 credits in Early Childhood Education.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Lead Teacher in an early childhood setting.
Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and developing educational staff.
Strong knowledge of Massachusetts EEC regulations and early childhood best practices.
Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Experience leading a center, program, or multi-classroom early childhood setting.
Experience supporting startup initiatives, program growth, or organizational change.
Head Start and/or early education leadership experience.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Internal growth! We often hire from within to help our employees reach their greatest potential

On-going training and Professional Development provided free of charge, and tuition reimbursement

Generous Heath and Dental Insurances, Life and Long Term Disability Insurances

Retirement Plans such as 401 (K) and ROTH – with employer match upon meeting eligibility and vesting requirements

Earned Time Off (sick and vacation time)

Pathways for Children provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Early Learning Center Manager - Beverly

Director of Administration

Center Director

District Leader- Based in Boston, MA

Youth Center Director

Assistant Site Director, Community Schools

Bouvé Simulation Center Director

Child Care Center Director

Center Director - Early Childhood Education

Division Director of Early Learning

Assistant Director

Communications Manager

Childcare Center Co-Director

Director of Pharmacy

EEC Certified Infant/Toddler Teacher

EEC Certified Toddler Teacher Newton

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

EEC Certified Floater Teacher

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