Academy Trainer – Babilou Family Academy

Little Sprouts • Lawrence, MA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Babilou Family US, part of the global Babilou Family network, is seeking a proactive and collaborative Academy Trainer to support its mission in early childhood education. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality training and development experiences for participants in the Babilou Family Academy. Working closely with the Academy Director, the trainer will facilitate coursework, support participant learning and engagement, evaluate skill development, and ensure participants are prepared for successful placement in schools. The Academy Trainer acts as a key resource and mentor, reinforcing company culture, educational quality standards, safety practices, and professional expectations. The role is guided by the educational approach, Sustainable Education®, which bridges research and daily practice to foster lifelong learning in children. The company also leads with its HONOR values: Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition, creating an environment where educators, children, families, and partners feel valued and inspired.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in training/learning and development, education, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience and success in delivering training programs.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, public speaking, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for employee development and workforce readiness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Willingness to travel to other local schools and Home Office to facilitate trainings/observations, participate in meetings, or perform other Academy-related tasks as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in an early childhood education center strongly preferred.
• Experience with learning management systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Academy training sessions, including facilitating classroom instruction, discussions, activities, and practical learning experiences.
• Prepare training materials and support guest facilitators.
• Create an engaging learning environment.
• Monitor participant progress, attendance, and engagement.
• Conduct assessments and observations, providing coaching and feedback.
• Partner with the Academy Director regarding participant readiness and completion recommendations.
• Build positive participant relationships, support onboarding and orientation activities, and foster professionalism, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Celebrate participant achievements.
• Support scheduling, logistics, classroom preparation, school observations, and field training.
• Maintain training records and completion tracking.
• Partner with the Academy Director to improve curriculum, training materials, assessments, and learning activities.
• Provide feedback on training effectiveness.
• Support school-based experiences and gather participant and leader feedback regarding readiness and Academy effectiveness.

Benefits

• Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition, including tax-friendly tuition reduction options.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision effective from start date.
• Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance, are also available.
• Free subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors.
• 401(k) plan with eligibility for a discretionary employer contribution each year (Must be 21+ to enroll. Eligibility to contribute starts after 60 days of employment).
• Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, updates in certification credentials, and degree completion.
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.
• Employee referral program available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED