Assistant Director Childcare

Little Sprouts • Winchester, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Babilou Family US is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Certified Teacher and help ensure a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment for children. The role supports classroom operations, child supervision, curriculum implementation, sustainable education practices, family interaction, staff support, and a positive school culture. The educational approach, Sustainable Education®, connects research with daily practice to support children’s development and lifelong learning, while the company’s HONOR values are Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition.

The Assistant Director assists with daily lesson plans and classroom activities, maintains safe and organized learning spaces, supervises children, supports developmental needs, and communicates with families. The position also carries substantial operational and supervisory responsibilities, including supporting staff direction and development, assisting with personnel recommendations, contributing to school operations and performance, and helping maintain licensing, regulatory, safety, and accreditation compliance. The Assistant Director acts as a management representative when the School Director is absent.

The work takes place in an active classroom and collaborative school environment, with regular interaction with children, families, and staff and movement between indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Physical demands include prolonged standing and walking, bending and kneeling, lifting or carrying items up to 30 pounds, participating in child-level activities, and responding to emergencies. Employees must complete a background check required by the Department of Early Education and Care.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in childcare or school management.
• State Director credentials.
• Strong knowledge of state childcare and school regulations and licensing standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage budgets and drive enrollment growth.
• Ability to move throughout the school for prolonged periods, including standing and walking for up to 75% of the workday.
• Ability to transition between 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, engage at a child’s eye level, and participate in age-appropriate activities, including light running, outdoor play supervision, and interactive learning.
• Ability to supervise children in playgrounds, classrooms, hallways, entryways, and common areas.
• Ability to follow and model safety procedures.
• Completion of a background check as required by the Department of Early Education and Care.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or Business.
• Prior experience leading school-level operational improvement or quality initiatives.
• State Director credentials (also listed as a required qualification).

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers in delivering daily lesson plans and learning activities.
• Help keep classrooms clean, organized, and safe.
• Implement and oversee sustainable education practices, including environmentally responsible routines, age-appropriate sustainability concepts, and stewardship habits.
• Supervise children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor play.
• Recognize, document, and immediately report suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment as a mandated reporter under state law.
• Support children’s individual developmental needs and age-appropriate milestones.
• Greet families and support daily communication as directed by the Certified Teacher.
• Participate in conferences and family events when requested.
• Attend required training and maintain certifications.
• Collaborate with the teaching team on continuous improvement and sustainable education learning opportunities.
• Exercise independent judgment in daily decisions related to school operations, staff support, safety, and classroom quality.
• Assist with supervision and direction of school staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Represent management and support leadership of the overall school program when the School Director is absent.
• Recommend personnel actions, including staff assignments, scheduling changes, disciplinary recommendations, and staffing adjustments.
• Make decisions affecting school operations, compliance, curriculum implementation, and family communication workflows.
• Perform administrative and leadership duties, including documentation, compliance audits, enrollment oversight support, and center preparedness.
• Manage time independently to fulfill leadership responsibilities.
• Support operational functions related to revenue, occupancy, staffing ratios, and school-wide performance metrics.
• Help maintain school licensure and ongoing compliance with state regulations, safety policies, and accreditation guidelines.
• Respond quickly and safely to emergencies, evacuations, drills, and urgent classroom needs.
• Follow and model all safety procedures.

Benefits

• Up to 50% childcare tuition discount.
• Comprehensive 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 resources.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Additional lifestyle and fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed