Child Care Assistant Director

Heartworks Early Education • South Burlington, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Heartworks Early Education, we cherish the passion and dedication of our school teams. With generous time off, opportunities to grow, and real work-life balance, we’re here to help you build a career—and a life—you love in and out of your school. We’re looking for a dedicated leader to join our South Burlington team, guided by an experienced School Director and united by shared values of teamwork, passion, and growth. This position qualifies for an annual bonus plan based on qualitative and quantitative metrics. As the Assistant Director of our South Burlington location, you will be at the helm of the school’s financial, operational, educational, and cultural success alongside the Director. Your primary goal will be to create a thriving, healthy learning environment for our children and staff. Through strong communication skills—both written and verbal—you will inspire teamwork, leadership, and transparency across the school and within our broader network. This location operates year-round, Monday–Friday, 7:30AM – 5:30PM. Operating hours are subject to change. Heartworks Early Education is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. Heartworks provides award-winning early education and child care across 41 New England schools. Through the experience and talents of nearly 900 early education professionals and in partnership with nearly 4,000 families, we are on a meaningful journey to create optimal learning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn, grow, and thrive. Our teams, whether at our home office or inside our schools, are change makers – they inspire, create, model, and most importantly make this a great place to work. At Heartworks we are consistently recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which we operate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.

Requirements

• Must pass required state and company background checks.
• Comply with all VT Public Health and Child Care Regulations.
• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Human Development, or a related field, or 30 college credits with an Early Childhood or School Age focus.
• Program Director Step 2 certificate or willingness to take classes towards that level; Vermont Early Educator License is preferred.
• 3-10 years of experience in early childhood education or classroom management.
• Strong understanding of play-based learning and social-emotional development.
• Ensure classroom environments meet NAEYC’s Anti-Bias Early Education standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to kindness, respect, and community engagement.
• Ability to stand, move, run, and play for most of the day.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds multiple times a day.

Nice To Haves

• Vermont Early Educator License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing the school's operations, educational programs, and overall culture, ensuring daily success.
• Overseeing educational and operational tasks.
• Managing the center's financial performance.
• Creating a thriving, healthy learning environment for our children and staff.
• Inspiring teamwork, leadership, and transparency across the school and within our broader network through strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Up to 75% off your child’s tuition
• Health benefits from day one
• Generous paid time off
• Free 24/7 virtual doctor access
• 401(k) with discretionary employer yearly contribution
• Career growth opportunities
• Tax-friendly tuition reduction options
• Paid seasonal break from Christmas Eve through New Years Day
• Extended time around the 4th of July
• Federal holiday closures
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision all effective from hire date
• Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance
• Free immediate subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors
• 401(k) plan with company match (eligibility starts after 60 days of employment)
• Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, update 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