Early Education Center Assistant Director

• Ensure the center provides a safe, healthy, and engaging learning environment for all children
• Support the Director in evaluating and updating program policies and procedures as needed
• Support the Director in managing the center’s budget, including purchasing supplies and managing expenses
• Assist with enrollment processes, including tours, orientations, and maintaining waitlists, utilizing Kinderwait/MyChildCareMA and ProCare
• Maintain USDA compliance, training, and completion of monthly statistical reports
• Oversee daily staffing assignments and classroom coverage plans to ensure compliance with EEC ratio, supervision, and qualification requirements
• Monitor classroom schedules, curriculum implementation, and learning environments to ensure consistency, structure, and quality across all classrooms
• Provide direct classroom support and leadership during staffing shortages, emergencies, or periods of increased operational need
• Assist with implementation and oversight of behavior support strategies in collaboration with clinical and educational support staff

• Ensure the center adheres to all state licensing requirements and health and safety regulations
• Ensure timely completion and maintenance of required child records, staff files, attendance records, incident reports, medication documentation, and other regulatory documentation
• Support preparation for EEC licensing visits, monitoring reviews, CACFP audits, accreditation reviews, and other regulatory inspections
• Implement corrective actions as needed; maintain weekly and daily schedule of classroom coverage, assisting as needed to ensure that ratios and qualifications are met

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and supervising teaching and support staff; update individual professional development records and staff meeting binders monthly; and support staff with EEC teacher certification process

• Foster strong, positive relationships with families and act as a liaison between families and the center; address and resolve parent concerns in a timely and professional manner
• Facilitate marketing and outreach for early education programs, and work with the Director to represent People Incorporated on early childhood initiatives in the Greater Fall River area.

• Assist in managing emergency situations and ensuring the safety of all children and staff
• Address and mediate conflicts among staff, children, or parents, finding solutions that align with the center's policies
• Lift and carry children and classroom materials, as well as sit on the floor or in child-sized furniture
• Provide classroom supervision in indoor and outdoor settings
• Assist with front office operations, including responding to phone calls, emails, visitors, and family inquiries
• Provide class coverage as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, division management team member, or division director
• Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled
• Maintain all program and Agency-required trainings

QUALIFICATION

• Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is preferred.
• Certification as MA EEC Director II is required; Preschool and Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience in early childhood education, with at least 1 – 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development, curriculum planning, and educational best practices
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with staff, children, and families
• Familiarity with Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations and NAEYC accreditation standards
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification is required.
• Knowledge of ProCare enrollment platform is preferred.
• Experience with MA Child Care Financial Assistance / Kinderwait is preferred.
• Physicals are required upon hire and every two years. MMRs are required upon hire.
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record, and a valid driver’s license

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Financial support with monthly student loan payments
• FREE DDS Certificate (Human Service)
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Degree Completion Incentive

People Incorporated is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce are key to the success of our agency. We strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported, appreciated, and motivated to grow.

People Incorporated offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health, dental, 403(b),FSA, LTD, life insurance and generous accrued time off. To learn more about People Inc please visit us online at www.peopleinc-fr.org

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