At Magical Beginnings Learning Centers, we know that exceptional childcare programs begin with strong, supported leadership. We are urgently hiring a Massachusetts EEC Director II Certified Center Director to join the leadership team at our licensed childcare and preschool center in Wakefield, MA.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Childcare Center Director, Preschool Director, or Early Childhood Education Leader who is passionate about high-quality childcare, staff leadership, family engagement, and maintaining strong EEC compliance standards within a thriving early education program.
Our Wakefield location operates under a collaborative Co-Director leadership model, designed to provide operational partnership, shared leadership support, and sustainable center management. This structure allows our Directors to focus on what matters most: supporting teachers, maintaining regulatory compliance, building strong family relationships, and creating a positive learning environment for children and staff.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing a licensed daycare, preschool, or early childhood education center and possess a strong understanding of:
At Magical Beginnings, our Directors are supported by an established operational structure, experienced leadership partnership, recruiting and enrollment support, and a team-focused culture that values communication, accountability, and professional growth. We are committed to providing our leadership teams with the tools, resources, and staffing support needed to successfully operate a safe, compliant, and high-quality childcare center.
If you are an EEC-qualified childcare leader looking for a collaborative leadership opportunity within a growing early childhood education organization, we’d love to connect with you.
If you are a strong, organized, and EEC-qualified Director ready to lead a high-quality preschool childcare center, apply today. We are urgently hiring for this leadership role in Wakefield, MA.
About Magical Beginnings
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.
Magical Beginnings is an award-winning collection of early learning centers serving children and families across New England. With a focus on building self-confidence through curiosity and community, our dedicated educators help each child grow at their own pace, preparing them for a bright and independent future.
Our mission is care. We put our hearts into everything we do, from the careful attention paid to children and our environments, to the deeply loving care we provide within our classrooms, to the joyful impact we make in the communities we serve. When we inspire confidence and encourage self-expression, we believe that every day can be filled with discovery, laughter, and learning.
We're not just a daycare - we're a partner in each child's development, offering peace of mind for families and celebrating each magical moment along the way.
