Childcare Center Co-Director

Job overview

Childcare Center Co-Director is an onsite role in Wakefield, MA, with a stated salary range of $68,000–$76,000 per year. Magical Beginnings Learning Centers operates early childhood schools focused on nurturing, engaging, and joyful learning environments. The role is part of the Wakefield center’s collaborative co-director leadership model. The co-director oversees daily center operations, regulatory compliance, staffing, and classroom quality while supporting teachers and families. Shared leadership helps sustain center operations and maintain a safe, compliant, high-quality early education program.

What you'll do

• Oversee licensed daycare and preschool operations
• ensure compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing requirements
• supervise, coach, and support teaching staff
• manage staffing, scheduling, and classroom ratios
• partner with families on communication and enrollment retention
• maintain safety, curriculum, and program-quality standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

childcare center co-director

wakefield ma

magical beginnings

$68k–$76k

early childhood education

preschool

eec director ii

center operations

staff leadership

family engagement

licensing compliance

co-director model

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes competitive benefits and bonus opportunities tied to center success but does not specify individual benefits.

Why this role

Massachusetts EEC Director II certification is required; the center uses a collaborative co-director leadership model.

About the employer

Magical Beginnings is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.