Child Care Assistant Director

Heartworks Early Education•South Burlington, VT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Babilou Family US is seeking a proactive, collaborative Child Care Assistant Director to support the Certified Teacher and contribute to a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate early-learning environment. The role supports classroom operations, child supervision, curriculum implementation, sustainable education practices, family interaction, and a positive school culture. The school’s Sustainable Education® approach connects research with daily practice, and its HONOR values are Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition. The Assistant Director assists with lesson plans and learning activities, maintains classroom safety and organization, supports children’s developmental needs, and communicates with families as directed. The role also includes required child-abuse reporting, staff support and supervision, professional development, and administrative and operational leadership. The Assistant Director may act as a management representative in the School Director’s absence and contributes to licensing compliance, quality, staffing, enrollment, and school performance. This is an active role involving both classroom and administrative work, with regular movement between indoor and outdoor spaces. Candidates must complete a background check as required by the Department of Early Education and Care. The listed annual pay range is $54,000–$64,000 for EEC Director II Qualified Candidates. Babilou Family US is part of a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers, operates 42 New England schools, and works with nearly 900 early education professionals and nearly 4,000 families.

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.
Complete a background check as required by the Department of Early Education and Care.
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 and outdoor play supervision.
Comfort working in a dynamic, sometimes noisy environment with frequent interruptions and movement between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Ability to supervise children in playgrounds, classrooms, hallways, entryways, and common areas.
Ability to respond quickly and safely to emergencies, evacuations, drills, and urgent classroom needs.
Ability to 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 keep the classroom clean, organized, and safe.
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 individual developmental needs and help children achieve 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, maintain certifications, and collaborate with the teaching team on continuous improvement and sustainable education initiatives.
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 contributing to hiring, training, coaching, and performance feedback.
Represent management in the School Director’s absence and support leadership of the overall school program.
Recommend personnel actions, including staff assignments, schedule changes, disciplinary recommendations, and staffing adjustments.
Make decisions affecting 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.
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 access to 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.
Paid time off and holiday benefits, including an annual Winter Break closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and other personal resources.
Employee referral bonus program.
Tuition and professional development reimbursement.
Pet insurance.
Additional lifestyle and fringe benefit programs.