Assistant Daycare Teacher

Little Sprouts•Norwood, MA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Babilou Family US is seeking a proactive, collaborative Assistant Teacher to support a safe, nurturing, and sustainable early-learning environment. The role supports the Certified Teacher in implementing meaningful learning experiences, maintaining an organized and eco-minded classroom, and building respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues. The educational approach, Sustainable Education®, applies research about how young children grow and learn to daily practice. The organization’s HONOR values are Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition. The school operates year-round, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The position is based in an active classroom environment, with regular interaction with children, families, and coworkers and movement between indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Employees must complete a background check required by the Department of Early Education and Care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting.
Knowledge of child development and classroom safety standards.
Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow lesson plans and support the Certified Teacher effectively.
Ability to move throughout the school, including standing and walking for up to 75 percent of the workday.
Ability to transition among sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting throughout the day.
Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items up to 30 pounds.
Ability to sit on the floor and participate in age-appropriate activities, including light running and outdoor play supervision.
Ability to supervise children in playgrounds, classrooms, hallways, entryways, and common areas.
Ability to work in a dynamic, sometimes noisy environment with frequent interruptions and regular movement between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Ability to complete a background check as required by the Department of Early Education and Care.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
Experience or interest in sustainability, environmental education, or eco-conscious classroom practices.

Responsibilities

Assist the Certified Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and learning experiences that support whole-child development and introduce age-appropriate sustainability concepts.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and environmentally responsible classroom, following sustainable routines for materials, storage, and resource use.
Supervise children during classroom activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor experiences.
Act as a Mandated Reporter under state law, recognizing, documenting, and immediately reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment.
Support individual developmental needs and help children learn to care for themselves, others, and the environment.
Greet families and assist with sustainable communication practices, including digital updates and consistent messaging directed by the Certified Teacher.
Participate in family engagement events, including sustainability-themed activities or community learning opportunities.
Attend required training and maintain certifications related to early childhood education, safety, and sustainable practices.
Collaborate with the teaching team to improve classroom systems, curriculum, and sustainability initiatives.
Follow and model safety procedures and respond safely to emergencies, evacuations, drills, and urgent classroom needs.

Benefits

Up to 50% childcare tuition discount.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on the first day of employment.
Free First Stop Health membership with 24/7 access to virtual primary care, urgent care, and short-term mental health support.
401(k) retirement plan with an annual discretionary employer match contribution.
Optional life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Performance-based pay, including increases tied to certification and/or degree completion.
Career growth and professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and the CHILD Conference.
Generous paid time off and holiday benefits, including an annual Winter Break closure between Christmas and New Year's.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential mental health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and other personal support.
Employee referral bonus program.
Tuition and professional development reimbursement.
Pet insurance and other lifestyle and fringe benefit programs.