Childcare District Manager - Massachusetts

Magical Beginnings is seeking an experienced Childcare District Manager to lead and support a portfolio of early childhood education programs. This role is for a proven childcare leader who understands that consistency, accountability, strong relationships, and operational excellence are essential to high-quality programs.

You will partner closely with School Directors and Executive Leadership to ensure schools are compliant, well-run, financially sound, and supportive environments for children and staff.

·Provide steady, visible leadership across multiple schools

·Ensure licensing, ratios, safety, and operational standards are met daily

·Apply policies and procedures consistently across all locations

·Hold School Directors accountable for staffing, enrollment, budgets, and performance

·Use KPIs, audits, and data to identify risks and drive improvement

·Address performance issues directly and professionally

·Build trusted partnerships with School Directors and regional leaders

·Be accessible, supportive, and engaged with schools

·Partner effectively with families, staff, vendors, and internal teams

·Develop and coach Directors to grow as leaders

·Support enrollment, staffing stability, and financial health

·Ensure schools are compliant, high-quality, and welcoming

·Directly supervise and mentor School Directors and regional facilities leadership

·Model Magical Beginnings’ values through calm, ethical, people-centered leadership

·Conduct performance reviews and guide decisions on development, promotions, and transitions

·Ensure full compliance with all state licensing, safety, and regulatory requirements

·Prepare schools for licensure visits and manage corrective action plans as needed

·Conduct regular school visits, audits, and quality assessments

·Partner with Directors to manage budgets, staffing models, and enrollment goals

·Monitor KPIs and financial performance, addressing gaps proactively

·Support Directors in balancing fiscal responsibility with program quality

·Support new school openings, licensing, staffing, and operational launches

·Serve as Interim Director when necessary to maintain stability and care

To ensure clarity and mutual fit, this role is not:

·A desk-only or remote-only position — visibility in schools matters

·A micromanagement role — Directors are empowered and expected to lead

·A reactive, crisis-only position — this role is proactive and preventative

·A purely administrative or compliance-only role — people leadership is essential

·A role for leaders who avoid difficult conversations or accountability

·A short-term or stepping-stone position — we’re building for long-term impact