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Make a Difference Every Day in Norwell! Are you a passionate Early Childhood Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in Norwell,

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Are you a passionate Early Childhood Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in Norwell, MA? Join our established early learning center and become part of a supportive teaching team dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for young children.

At Magical Beginnings, we believe the early years matter. Our teachers create nurturing, engaging classrooms where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Whether you’re an EEC-Certified Infant, Toddler, or Preschool Teacher or an experienced early childhood educator looking to grow your career, we’d love to meet you!

Massachusetts EEC Director II certification (required)

Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or a related degree with relevant experience or training

Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in a leadership role in a daycare, preschool, or early childhood education setting

Strong knowledge of EEC compliance, licensing, and childcare regulations

Current First Aid and CPR certification, active continuing education, and an updated State Registry

Experience with enrollment management and staff leadership

Commitment to high-quality early childhood education

This role is ideal for candidates searching for:

Childcare Center Director jobs, Daycare Director jobs, Preschool Director jobs, EEC Director II jobs, Early Childhood Education leadership roles

Oversee all center operations, ensuring full compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing requirements, and alignment with Magical Beginnings' mission, goals, and handbooks

Ensure and implement all child-to-teacher state-mandated ratio compliances and safety/education regulations

Maintain mastery of licensure regulations — prepare the school for its licensing visits, communicate with licensors, and adapt to regulatory changes

Ensure staff and child files remain compliant at all times, and that monthly fire drills are completed

Schedule school staff within budgeted payroll guidelines while meeting licensure and company quality standards

Supervise, coach, and support teaching staff, building a cohesive, cooperative team culture as the school opens

Manage staffing, scheduling, and classroom ratios during the critical ramp-up period of a new center

Ensure implementation of a developmental, multicultural curriculum that supports skill progression and social development across all classrooms

Guide staff in assessing and recording child growth and observations in Teacher Strategies Gold

Conduct monthly staff meetings, one-on-one check-ins with staff, and parent meetings as needed

Partner with families to build strong communication and drive enrollment as the center establishes itself in the community

We believe in work-life balance, and we have fun together too. We offer competitive wages based on education and experience, full-time benefits, and flexible schedules.

Balance: Paid time off and 14 paid holidays for full-time staff

Rest: Paid vacation and sick time

Family Support: Significant childcare discount and parental leave

Growth: Paid professional development, tuition reimbursement, career growth opportunities

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability, and additional ancillary benefits

Connection: Staff appreciation events and community outreach projects

The ideal candidate must be able to complete the physical job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. We will work with you to determine reasonable accommodations so you can complete your responsibilities safely and to the best of your ability.

Stand, run, play, and move with ease on and off the floor/ground for up to 70% of the day

Be able to sit for long periods to perform computer work as needed

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds multiple times a day

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is a growing network of early childhood schools dedicated to creating nurturing, engaging, and joyful learning environments. We value collaboration, kindness, and continuous improvement — and we support our team members with a positive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow.

Magical Beginnings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Magical Beginnings does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.