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What is the role of a Assistant Child Care Director at Little Sprouts?

The Assistant Child Care Director position at Little Sprouts is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Medical field.

Where is this Assistant Child Care Director job located?

Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Assistant Child Care Director role?

Full-time or part-time position

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Assistant Child Care Director

Are You Ready to Make an Immediate Impact?

Babilou Family US is part of the global Babilou Family network and brings a local, community-focused approach to early childhood education through our Little Sprouts, Building Blocks, and Heartworks schools. We are looking for a proactive and collaborative team member who will support our mission and contribute meaningfully to this role.

As an Assistant Director, you will play a vital role in supporting the Certified Teacher and ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. You will assist in daily classroom operations, child supervision, curriculum implementation, sustainable education practices, and family interaction while building strong relationships with colleagues and contributing to a positive school culture.

Our work is guided by our educational approach, Sustainable Education®, which bridges research and daily practice to help children thrive and lay the foundation for lifelong learning. We’re in what we like to call the science of children. Everything we do is rooted in research about how young minds grow— how they learn, connect, and build the skills that last a lifetime. We also lead our HONOR values: Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition. This guiding framework fosters an environment where educators, children, families, and partners feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow.

What We Will Achieve Together:

• We will provide children with a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom environment.

• We will support high quality learning experiences guided by daily lesson plans.

• We will integrate sustainable education practices into daily routines and learning experiences.

• We will build strong and trusting relationships with children, families, and staff.

• We will maintain consistent safety, compliance, and quality standards.

• We will support your professional growth through training and ongoing collaboration.

What youll do:

Classroom Support

• 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.

• KPIs

Complete all assigned classroom tasks daily

Maintain zero major safety incidents annually

Receive positive feedback from the lead teacher and through observations

Child Supervision and Development

• 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.

• KPIs

Adhere 100 percent to child safety protocols

Document observations for at least 90 percent of assigned children monthly

Family Interaction

•Greet families and support daily communication as directed by the Certified Teacher.

• Participate in conferences and family events when requested.

• KPIs

Respond to delegated parent inquiries within 24 hours

Participate in at least two-family engagement events per year

Professional Development

• Attend all required training and maintain certifications.

• Collaborate with the teaching team for continuous improvement, including learning opportunities tied to sustainable education initiatives.

• KPIs

Complete 100 percent of annual training requirements

Participate in at least one professional development activity per quarter

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Exercises independent judgment in daily decisionmaking 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 nonmanual work related to business operations, including documentation, compliance audits, enrollment oversight support, and center preparedness.

• Expected to manage time independently to fulfill leadership responsibilities without reliance on a set number of hours worked.

• 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.

Required & Preferred Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in childcare or school management.

Director state 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. Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or Business (optional but beneficial).

Prior experience leading schoollevel operational improvement or quality initiatives.

Director state credentials

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or Business (optional but beneficial).

Prior experience leading schoollevel operational improvement or quality initiatives.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment

Active classroom environment with regular interaction with children, families, and team members

Movement between indoor and outdoor learning spaces throughout the day

Collaborative setting with consistent communication and teamwork

Physical Requirements

The Assistant Director role requires active involvement in both administrative and classroom environments. To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the following physical abilities are required:

o Ability to move throughout the school for prolonged periods, including standing and walking for up to 75 percent of the workday.

o Ability to transition between sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting throughout the day to engage with children and support staff.

Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items up to 30 pounds, including classroom materials, supplies, and occasional assistance with children’s belongings.

Ability to sit on the floor, engage at a child’s eye level, and participate in age-appropriate activities including light running, outdoor play supervision, and interactive learning experiences.

Comfort working in a dynamic, sometimes noisy environment with frequent interruptions and regular movement between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Ability to supervise children on playgrounds, in classrooms, hallways, entryways, and common areas.

Ability to respond quickly and safely in emergency situations, including evacuations, drills, and urgent classroom needs. Ability to follow and model all safety procedures.

All employees must complete a background check as required by the Department of Early Education and Care.

What we offer:

We invest in our employees’ health, financial wellbeing, professional growth and family success through:

Up to 50% childcare tuition discount.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective on your first day of employment.

Free First Stop Health membership, providing 24/7 access to 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/long-term disability coverage, helping provide financial protection and peace of mind.

Performance-based pay, including increases tied to certification and/or degree completion.

Career growth and professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and our dedicated CHILD Conference.

Generous paid time off and holiday benefits, including an annual Winter Break closure between Christmas and New Year's so employees can enjoy additional time with family and friends.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential resources and support for mental health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and other personal needs.

Employee referral bonus program, because great people know great people! Earn bonuses for helping us build an exceptional team.

Additional lifestyle and fringe benefits, including tuition and professional development reimbursement, pet insurance, and other programs designed to support you and your family.

Closing:

Babilou Family US is part of a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. We provide quality early education and child care across 42 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 Babilou Family US 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.

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Pay range: $58,000-$63,000 per year for EEC Director II Qualified Candidates

Legal Notice

We are an equal opportunity employer and value a workplace where everyone feels welcome. Employment here is offered on an atwill basis, meaning either the employee or the company may end the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable state and federal laws.

$58,000 - $63,000 a year

Assistant Child Care Director in Woburn, Massachusetts at Little Sprouts

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