Childcare -Assistant Director

Little Sprouts, LLC • Dedham, MA

11d • $62,000 - $66,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Babilou Family US is seeking an Assistant Director to support school operations and ensure a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. The role supports classroom operations, child supervision, curriculum implementation, sustainable education practices, and family interactions while building strong relationships with colleagues and contributing to a positive school culture. The position applies the company’s Sustainable Education® approach, which connects research with daily practice, and its HONOR values: Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition.

The Assistant Director assists teachers with daily lesson plans and classroom activities, maintains classroom safety and organization, supports children’s developmental needs, and communicates with families as directed. The role also includes administrative and leadership duties, including staff support, compliance, enrollment oversight support, and center preparedness. The Assistant Director exercises independent judgment in daily school operations and may act as a management representative in the School Director’s absence. The position has a primary role in maintaining school licensure and compliance with state regulations, safety policies, and accreditation guidelines.

The work takes place in an active classroom and school environment, with regular interaction with children, families, and team members and movement between indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Physical demands include prolonged standing and walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, and responding safely 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 complete a background check required by the Department of Early Education and Care.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, including up to 75 percent of the workday.
• Ability to transition among sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting; lift, carry, and move items up to 30 pounds; and participate in child-appropriate activities, including light running and outdoor play supervision.
• Ability to respond quickly and safely in emergencies and follow and model safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or Business.
• Prior experience leading school-level operational improvement or quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers in delivering daily lesson plans and learning activities.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom.
• Support 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 family conferences and events when requested.
• Attend required training, maintain certifications, and collaborate with the teaching team for continuous improvement.
• Assist with supervision and direction of school staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Act as a management representative in the School Director’s absence and support leadership of the overall school program.
• Support personnel recommendations and decisions concerning staff assignments, scheduling, discipline, and staffing adjustments.
• Carry out administrative duties such as documentation, compliance audits, enrollment oversight support, and center preparedness.
• Support operational functions related to revenue, occupancy, staffing ratios, and school-wide performance metrics.
• Maintain school licensure standards and ongoing compliance with state regulations, safety policies, and accreditation guidelines.

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 virtual primary care, urgent care, and short-term mental health support.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 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 (EAP).
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Other lifestyle and fringe benefit programs.

What This Job Offers

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