Child Care Assistant Director in Boston, Massachusetts at Little Sprouts

Title: Assistant Director

Department: Operations

Reports To: School Director

Supervisory Position: Yes

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: BUMC, Boston, MA

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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.

• 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.

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

• 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

Preferred

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Previous experience working in ECE school leadership

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.

Salary: $64,000-$69,000 per year w/annual bonus plan

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.