School Director

Little Sprouts, LLC • Milton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Little Sprouts LLC, we cherish the passion and dedication of our school teams. With generous time off, opportunities to grow, and real work-life balance, we’re here to help you build a career—and a life—you love in and out of your school. We’re looking for a dedicated leader to join our Milton team, guided by an experienced Regional Manager and united by shared values of teamwork, passion, and growth. As the Executive Director of our Milton location, you will be at the helm of the school’s financial, operational, educational, and cultural success. Your primary goal will be to create a thriving, healthy learning environment for our children and staff. Through strong communication skills—both written and verbal—you will inspire teamwork, leadership, and transparency across the school and within our broader network. Little Sprouts LLC is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. Little Sprouts LLC provides award-winning early education and child care across 41 New England schools. Through the experience and talents of nearly 900 early education professionals and in partnership with nearly 4,000 families, we are on a meaningful journey to create optimal learning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn, grow, and thrive. Our teams, whether at our home office or inside our schools, are change makers – they inspire, create, model, and most importantly make this a great place to work. At Little Sprouts, LLC we are consistently recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which we operate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.

Requirements

• Must pass required state and company background checks.
• Must have Director Certification (DII qualification).
• 3-10 years of experience in early childhood education or classroom management.
• Strong understanding of play-based learning and social-emotional development.
• Demonstrated commitment to kindness, respect, and community engagement.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Adhere to all company policies and EEC regulations.
• Ability to stand, move, run, and play for most of the day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times a day.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's operations, educational programs, and overall culture, ensuring daily success.
• Oversee educational and operational tasks.
• Manage the center's financial performance.
• Create a thriving, healthy learning environment for children and staff.
• Inspire teamwork, leadership, and transparency across the school and within the broader network.

Benefits

• Up to 75% off your child’s tuition, including tax-friendly tuition reduction options.
• Health benefits from day one.
• Generous paid time off, in addition to paid time off between Christmas & New Years Day, and additional federal holiday closures.
• Free 24/7 virtual doctor access via First Stop Health.
• 401(k) plan with eligibility for up to a 4% discretionary employer contribution each year (Must be 21+ to enroll. Eligibility starts after 60 days of employment).
• Career growth opportunities and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision all effective from start date.
• Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance, are also available.
• Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, updates in certification credentials, and degree completion.
• Employee referral program available.
• Annual bonus plan based on qualitative and quantitative metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees