Senior Director of Early Learning Centers
Merraine Group, Inc., Boston, MA, United States
Overview
JCC Greater Boston seeks a strategic and visionary
Senior Director of Early Learning Centers
to lead and strengthen a network of early childhood education programs serving families across the region. This senior leadership role provides strategic, educational, and operational oversight for multiple Early Learning Centers (ELCs), ensuring excellence in teaching and learning while supporting the long-term sustainability and growth of the system.
Reporting to the Chief Program Officer and serving as a member of the organization’s Leadership Team, the Senior Director will guide the overall health and success of the Early Learning Centers as a unified system of schools. The role sets and stewards a shared educational vision across sites while supporting Directors in leading their individual programs and responding to the needs of their communities.
The JCC’s early childhood education programs are grounded in the
Sheva framework , informed by
Reggio-inspired practice
and other leading approaches in early childhood education. The Senior Director ensures these principles are reflected consistently across centers while fostering environments that support children, families, and educators.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood leader who combines
educational vision, operational expertise, and strong people leadership
to guide a thriving network of early learning programs.
Key Responsibilities Strategic & System Leadership
Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for the Early Learning Centers across multiple sites.
Develop and implement a strategic vision for early learning aligned with the JCC’s mission and organizational goals
Ensure strong, consistent program quality across all centers
Monitor compliance with licensing regulations, health and safety standards, staffing ratios, and accreditation expectations
Lead system-wide initiatives and support potential expansion or growth opportunities
Represent the organization in regional early childhood networks, partnerships, and community initiatives
Educational Leadership & Program Quality
Champion educational excellence across the Early Learning Centers.
Steward a shared educational philosophy grounded in Jewish values, the Sheva framework, and Reggio-inspired practice
Ensure alignment in curriculum, teaching practice, classroom environments, and family engagement across sites
Support professional development and coaching for educators and leaders
Implement systems for continuous improvement, evaluation, and quality assessment
Ensure the operational and financial strength of the Early Learning Centers system.
Oversee departmental performance including enrollment, staffing, operations, and financial sustainability
Develop and manage budgets and support Directors in site-level financial management
Partner with Directors to develop enrollment strategies and strengthen retention
Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and improved operational systems
Leadership & Team Development
Provide direct supervision and support for Early Learning Center Directors.
Mentor, supervise, and evaluate Directors while building leadership capacity across the system
Support recruitment, development, and retention of high-quality early childhood educators and leaders
Foster a collaborative leadership culture focused on accountability, professional growth, and shared goals
Community Engagement & Advocacy
Strengthen partnerships and advance equitable access to early childhood education.
Build relationships with families, community partners, municipalities, and early childhood organizations
Represent the JCC in regional and statewide early childhood conversations
Advance equity, inclusion, and anti-bias practices across programs and community engagement
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required; Master’s preferred
8–12 years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education or related nonprofit sectors
Experience overseeing
multi-site or regional early learning programs
Minimum of five years of supervisory leadership experience
Massachusetts EEC Director II qualification required
Strong financial, operational, and strategic planning skills
Deep knowledge of early childhood education best practices, licensing, and regulatory systems
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and engage diverse stakeholders
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and high-quality early childhood practice
Comfort working within a
Jewish values-based educational environment
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Senior Director of Early Learning Centers
to lead and strengthen a network of early childhood education programs serving families across the region. This senior leadership role provides strategic, educational, and operational oversight for multiple Early Learning Centers (ELCs), ensuring excellence in teaching and learning while supporting the long-term sustainability and growth of the system.
Reporting to the Chief Program Officer and serving as a member of the organization’s Leadership Team, the Senior Director will guide the overall health and success of the Early Learning Centers as a unified system of schools. The role sets and stewards a shared educational vision across sites while supporting Directors in leading their individual programs and responding to the needs of their communities.
The JCC’s early childhood education programs are grounded in the
Sheva framework , informed by
Reggio-inspired practice
and other leading approaches in early childhood education. The Senior Director ensures these principles are reflected consistently across centers while fostering environments that support children, families, and educators.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood leader who combines
educational vision, operational expertise, and strong people leadership
to guide a thriving network of early learning programs.
Key Responsibilities Strategic & System Leadership
Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for the Early Learning Centers across multiple sites.
Develop and implement a strategic vision for early learning aligned with the JCC’s mission and organizational goals
Ensure strong, consistent program quality across all centers
Monitor compliance with licensing regulations, health and safety standards, staffing ratios, and accreditation expectations
Lead system-wide initiatives and support potential expansion or growth opportunities
Represent the organization in regional early childhood networks, partnerships, and community initiatives
Educational Leadership & Program Quality
Champion educational excellence across the Early Learning Centers.
Steward a shared educational philosophy grounded in Jewish values, the Sheva framework, and Reggio-inspired practice
Ensure alignment in curriculum, teaching practice, classroom environments, and family engagement across sites
Support professional development and coaching for educators and leaders
Implement systems for continuous improvement, evaluation, and quality assessment
Ensure the operational and financial strength of the Early Learning Centers system.
Oversee departmental performance including enrollment, staffing, operations, and financial sustainability
Develop and manage budgets and support Directors in site-level financial management
Partner with Directors to develop enrollment strategies and strengthen retention
Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and improved operational systems
Leadership & Team Development
Provide direct supervision and support for Early Learning Center Directors.
Mentor, supervise, and evaluate Directors while building leadership capacity across the system
Support recruitment, development, and retention of high-quality early childhood educators and leaders
Foster a collaborative leadership culture focused on accountability, professional growth, and shared goals
Community Engagement & Advocacy
Strengthen partnerships and advance equitable access to early childhood education.
Build relationships with families, community partners, municipalities, and early childhood organizations
Represent the JCC in regional and statewide early childhood conversations
Advance equity, inclusion, and anti-bias practices across programs and community engagement
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required; Master’s preferred
8–12 years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education or related nonprofit sectors
Experience overseeing
multi-site or regional early learning programs
Minimum of five years of supervisory leadership experience
Massachusetts EEC Director II qualification required
Strong financial, operational, and strategic planning skills
Deep knowledge of early childhood education best practices, licensing, and regulatory systems
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and engage diverse stakeholders
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and high-quality early childhood practice
Comfort working within a
Jewish values-based educational environment
#J-18808-Ljbffr