Child Care Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher

Little Sprouts • Andover, MA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Babilou Family US is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support a Certified Teacher and help provide a safe, nurturing, sustainable learning environment for young children. The role supports meaningful learning experiences, whole-child development, organized classroom practices, and respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues. The organization’s Sustainable Education® approach connects research about children’s development with daily educational practice, and its HONOR values are Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition.

The school operates year-round, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Assistant Teacher helps implement lesson plans, supervise children, maintain classroom safety and organization, support family communication and engagement, and participate in required professional learning. New team members complete a three-week Babilou Family Academy onboarding and training program, held Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The work takes place in an active, collaborative classroom, with regular interaction with children, families, and coworkers and movement between indoor and outdoor spaces. The position requires prolonged standing and walking, frequent changes among sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting, lifting and carrying items up to 30 pounds, and responding safely to emergencies. Employees must complete a background check as required by the Department of Early Education and Care. The listed pay range is $17.00–$18.50 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 effectively support the Certified Teacher.
• Ability to move throughout the school for prolonged periods, including standing and walking for up to 75 percent 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 and participate in age-appropriate activities, including light running and outdoor play supervision.
• Ability to supervise children in playgrounds, classrooms, hallways, entryways, and common areas.
• Ability to respond quickly and safely in emergency situations and follow and model safety procedures.
• 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.
• Experience or interest in sustainability, environmental education, or eco-conscious classroom practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Certified Teacher with daily lesson plans and learning experiences supporting whole-child development and age-appropriate sustainability concepts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and environmentally responsible classroom, including sustainable routines for materials, storage, and resource use.
• Supervise children during classroom activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor experiences.
• Act as a mandated reporter and recognize, document, and immediately report suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment in accordance with state law.
• Support individual developmental needs and nurture children’s understanding of caring for themselves, others, and the environment.
• Greet families and assist with communication practices directed by the Certified Teacher, including digital updates and consistent messaging.
• Participate in family engagement events, including sustainability-themed activities or community learning opportunities.
• Attend required training and maintain certifications related to early childhood education, safety, and sustainable practices.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to improve classroom systems, curriculum, and sustainability initiatives.
• Follow and model safety procedures and respond safely to emergencies, evacuations, drills, and urgent classroom needs.

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 24/7 virtual primary care, urgent care, and short-term mental health support.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an 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 resources for mental health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and other personal needs.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Three-week Babilou Family Academy onboarding and training experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED