PEABODY TERRACE CHILDREN’S CENTER
Assistant Director
Join a dynamic leadership team that honors collaboration and continued learning among all members of the
community. Peabody Terrace Children’s Center (PTCC) is seeking a highly committed, organized Assistant
Director with strong communication and interpersonal skills. PTCC is a member of Campus Child Care, Inc.
(CCC), a non-pro
it child care organization serving Harvard University and the surrounding community. The
Center is located in a graduate student housing complex overlooking the Charles River
and serves an internationally diverse community of families with children from 3 months to 5 years of age.
PTCC has 6 classrooms in addition to a beautiful art studio, and other destination spaces available for use by all
children.
PTCC’s educational philosophy is inspired by the early childhood schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, where
educators honor the child as protagonist, teacher as researcher, and parent as partner. The Center is committed
to providing a rich and reflective experience for children that focuses on relationships, co-constructed
learning, and values anti-bias education at all ages.
The Assistant Director reports directly to the Director of PTCC and assumes the responsibilities of all aspects of
the program in the absence of the Center Director.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
● Manage recruitment, hiring, and orientation process for new sta
as necessary to maintain or exceed
required child to teacher ratios. Oversee orientation and training of all employees and assist in
supervision.
● Provide supervision and support for sta
in collaboration with the administrative team.
● Provide Reggio Emilia inspired knowledge and leadership.
● Provide anti-bias, anti-racist knowledge and leadership.
● Collaborate with the leadership team to provide and facilitate sta
development that supports
embracing the values of Reggio Emilia pedagogy and Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist practices.
● Assist in keeping organized records. Be aware of, and adhere to, the Massachusetts Department of
Early Education and Care (EEC) licensing regulations.
● Act as the designated administrator for the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP). Manage
communication with the CPP team. Support PTCC sta
with CPP expectations and engagement.
● Assist in building and maintaining community relationships both internally within the center
community and externally with the city, commonwealth, and Harvard University.
● Serve as role model, and advocate for high quality early childhood in the community, both externally
and internally.
● Assist in delivery of services to all families from welcoming new members to oversight of classroom
environment and priorities to coordination of support services for children and families.
● Collaborate in facilitating community engagement through events including the annual Curriculum
Night, Showcase and other family opportunities.
Requirements
● MA EEC II Director quali
ied
● Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and a minimum of 3 years
experience in an early childhood program. Masters degree preferred.
● Schedule flexibility as needed to provide coverage at either end of the day.
● Minimum of two years of experience in an administrative, supervisory role in a childcare setting
Employment Type
● This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position
Salary range is $80,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience and education.
Interested in this position? Please send a cover letter and resume to hiring@campus-cc.org.
CCC is an equal opportunity employer in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting applicants and employees without regard to race, color,
religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity/expression,
disability, handicap, military obligations, veteran status, political affiliation or any other category protected by law.