Child Care Assistant Teacher

Little Sprouts, LLC • North Andover, MA

19d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Babilou Family US is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support a Certified Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, organized, and sustainable learning environment. The role helps implement meaningful experiences that support children’s whole-child development, introduce age-appropriate sustainability concepts, and foster respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues. The school operates year-round, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The Assistant Teacher contributes to classroom routines and curriculum, supervises children across indoor and outdoor activities, supports individual developmental needs, and communicates with families under the Certified Teacher’s direction. The role includes mandated-reporter responsibilities and participation in required training and professional development. New team members complete a three-week Babilou Family Academy onboarding and training program, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The work takes place in an active, collaborative classroom environment with regular movement between indoor and outdoor spaces and frequent interaction with children, families, and team members. Physical demands include prolonged standing and walking, changing positions throughout the day, lifting and moving items up to 30 pounds, engaging with children at floor level, and responding safely to emergencies. A background check required by the Department of Early Education and Care must be completed.

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 around 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.
• 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 in emergency situations and follow and model safety procedures.
• Completion of 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 in implementing daily lesson plans and learning experiences that support whole-child development and introduce age-appropriate sustainability concepts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and environmentally responsible classroom by following sustainable routines for materials, storage, and resource use.
• Supervise children during classroom activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor experiences.
• Serve 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, purposeful resource use, and consistent messaging.
• Participate in family engagement events, which may include 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, including responding safely to emergencies, evacuations, and drills.

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.
• Generous paid time off and holiday benefits, including an annual Winter Break closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential mental health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and other personal support.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Additional lifestyle and fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

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