Child Care Assistant Director

Little Sprouts • Winchester, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director, reporting to the School Director, is a full-time, exempt position located in Winchester, MA. This role is crucial in supporting the Certified Teacher and ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. The Assistant Director will assist in daily classroom operations, child supervision, curriculum implementation, sustainable education practices, and family interaction, while fostering strong relationships and a positive school culture. The position is guided by Babilou Family US's educational approach, Sustainable Education®, which is rooted in research on child development, and the company's HONOR values: Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition. The role involves independent judgment in decision-making related to school operations, staff support, safety, and classroom quality, and assists in the supervision and direction of school staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance feedback. The Assistant Director acts as a management representative in the absence of the School Director and has the authority to recommend personnel actions. They make decisions impacting school operations, including compliance, curriculum, and communication, and perform administrative and leadership duties requiring specialized knowledge of early childhood education and regulatory compliance. The role involves non-manual work related to business operations and managing time independently to fulfill leadership responsibilities. They support operational functions tied to revenue, occupancy, staffing ratios, and school-wide performance metrics, and play a primary role in maintaining school licensure standards and ensuring compliance with state regulations, safety policies, and accreditation guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be EEC Director II Certified
• Experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting
• Knowledge of child development and classroom safety standards
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow lesson plans and support the Certified Teacher effectively
• All employees must complete a background check as required by the Department of Early Education and Care.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Previous experience working in ECE school leadership

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teachers in delivering daily lesson plans and learning activities.
• Help ensure the classroom remains clean, organized, and safe.
• Support the implementation and oversight of sustainable education practices, including environmentally responsible routines, age-appropriate sustainability concepts, and stewardship habits within the classroom.
• Supervise children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor play.
• Serve as a Mandated Reporter in accordance with state law, maintaining full responsibility to recognize, document, and immediately report any suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment.
• 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 all required training and maintain certifications.
• Collaborate with the teaching team for continuous improvement, including learning opportunities tied to sustainable education initiatives.
• Exercises independent judgment in daily decision‑making related to school operations, staff support, safety, and classroom quality.
• Assists with the supervision and direction of school staff, contributing to hiring, training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Acts as a management representative in the absence of the School Director, supporting the leadership of the overall school program.
• Has authority to recommend personnel actions, including staff assignments, scheduling changes, disciplinary recommendations, and staffing adjustments.
• Makes decisions that directly impact school operations, including compliance, curriculum implementation, and family communication workflows.
• Performs administrative and leadership duties that require specialized knowledge of early childhood education, regulatory compliance, and center operations.
• Regularly engages in non‑manual work related to business operations, including documentation, compliance audits, enrollment oversight support, and center preparedness.
• Supports operational functions tied to revenue, occupancy, staffing ratios, and school-wide performance metrics, demonstrating responsibility for key business outcomes.
• Holds a primary role in maintaining school licensure standards, ensuring the site's continual compliance with state regulations, safety policies, and accreditation guidelines.

Benefits

• Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition, including tax-friendly tuition reduction options.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision all effective from start date.
• Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance, are also available.
• Free subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors.
• 401(k) plan with eligibility for a discretionary employer contribution each year (Must be 21+ to enroll. Eligibility to contribute starts after 60 days of employment).
• Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, updates 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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED