Operations Support Specialist

Benefits Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance 401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Operations Support Specialist – Early Childhood Education Location: The Learning Experience – Worcester, MA Pay: $22–$23 per hour Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday Use Your Teaching Experience Beyond One Classroom The Learning Experience – Worcester is seeking an experienced Operations Support Specialist to help keep our classrooms and daily center operations running smoothly. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced EEC Lead Teacher who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and supporting an entire school rather than remaining assigned to one classroom every day. You’ll work closely with center leadership, provide classroom coverage where needed, support teachers, help maintain required ratios, and assist with the day-to‑day needs that keep a busy early childhood center organized and successful. What You’ll Do Provide classroom leadership and coverage across Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs as needed Help maintain appropriate staffing and teacher-to-child ratios throughout the day Support classroom transitions, breaks, opening/closing needs, and schedule changes Assist teaching teams with classroom organization, curriculum materials, and daily routines Step in as a Lead Teacher when classroom coverage is required Support new teachers and help reinforce center procedures and expectations Assist center leadership with daily operational priorities Help maintain classroom documentation and licensing readiness Identify needs throughout the center and proactively help resolve them Maintain compliance with Massachusetts EEC licensing, health, and safety requirements Qualifications Massachusetts EEC Lead Teacher Certification required Qualifications/certifications across Infant, Toddler, and Preschool age groups strongly preferred Professional experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting required Strong understanding of Massachusetts EEC regulations Highly organized, flexible, and comfortable changing priorities throughout the day Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills Able to confidently support both classrooms and center leadership What We Offer $22–$23 per hour Full-time Monday–Friday schedule Opportunity to expand your experience beyond a traditional classroom role Professional development and leadership growth Employee childcare discount Supportive leadership team Opportunity for future advancement #J-18808-Ljbffr