Child Care Assistant Director

Little Sprouts, LLC•Norwood, MA

7d•$58,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Babilou Family US is seeking a Child Care Assistant Director to support school operations and ensure a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment for children. The role supports classroom operations, child supervision and development, curriculum implementation, sustainable education practices, family interaction, staff support, compliance, and a positive school culture. The Assistant Director helps implement daily lesson plans, maintain safety and quality standards, build relationships with children, families, and colleagues, and participate in ongoing professional development. The position also exercises independent judgment in school operations and staff support, assists with hiring, training, coaching, and performance feedback, and may represent management in the School Director’s absence. It contributes to enrollment, staffing, budget, compliance, and overall school performance. The position is based in an active classroom and school setting with movement between indoor and outdoor spaces. A background check is required.

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 move throughout the school for prolonged periods, including standing and walking for up to 75% 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, engage at children’s eye level, and participate in age-appropriate activities, including light running and outdoor play supervision.
Ability to respond quickly and safely in emergencies, evacuations, drills, and urgent classroom needs, and 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 with daily lesson plans and learning activities.
Help keep classrooms clean, organized, and safe.
Implement environmentally responsible routines, age-appropriate sustainability concepts, and stewardship practices.
Supervise children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor play.
Recognize, document, and immediately report suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment as a Mandated Reporter.
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 on continuous improvement.
Exercise independent judgment in daily decisions related to school operations, staff support, safety, and classroom quality.
Assist with staff supervision and direction, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance feedback.
Represent management and support leadership of the school program in the School Director’s absence.
Recommend personnel actions, staff assignments, scheduling changes, disciplinary recommendations, and staffing adjustments.
Make decisions affecting 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 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.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on the first day of employment.
Free First Stop Health membership with 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 (EAP).
Employee referral bonus program.
Tuition and professional development reimbursement.
Pet insurance.
Annual bonus plan based on qualitative and quantitative metrics.