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We are looking for a proactive and collaborative team member who will support our mission and contribute meaningfully to this role.\nAs 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.\nOur 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.\nWhat We Will Achieve Together:\nWe will provide children with a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom environment.\nWe will support high quality learning experiences guided by daily lesson plans.\nWe will integrate sustainable education practices into daily routines and learning experiences.\nWe will build strong and trusting relationships with children, families, and staff.\nWe will maintain consistent safety, compliance, and quality standards.\nWe will support your professional growth through training and ongoing collaboration.\nWhat you’ll do:\nClassroom Support\nAssist the classroom teachers in delivering daily lesson plans and learning activities.\nHelp ensure the classroom remains clean, organized, and safe.\nSupport the implementation and oversight of sustainable education practices, including environmentally responsible routines, age-appropriate sustainability concepts, and stewardship habits within the classroom.\nKPIs\nComplete all assigned classroom tasks daily.\nMaintain zero major safety incidents annually.\nReceive positive feedback from the lead teacher and through observations.\nChild Supervision and Development\nSupervise children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor play.\nServe 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.\nSupport individual developmental needs and help children achieve age-appropriate milestones.\nKPIs\nAdhere 100 percent to child safety protocols.\nDocument observations for at least 90 percent of assigned children monthly.\nFamily Interaction\nGreet families and support daily communication as directed by the Certified Teacher.\nParticipate in conferences and family events when requested.\nKPIs\nRespond to delegated parent inquiries within 24 hours.\nParticipate in at least two-family engagement events per year.\nProfessional Development\nAttend all required training and maintain certifications.\nCollaborate with the teaching team for continuous improvement, including learning opportunities tied to sustainable education initiatives.\nKPIs\nComplete 100 percent of annual training requirements.\nParticipate in at least one professional development activity per quarter.\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nExercises independent judgment in daily decision-making related to school operations, staff support, safety, and classroom quality.\nAssists with the supervision and direction of school staff, contributing to hiring, training, coaching, and performance feedback.\nActs as a management representative in the absence of the School Director, supporting the leadership of the overall school program.\nHas authority to recommend personnel actions, including staff assignments, scheduling changes, disciplinary recommendations, and staffing adjustments.\nMakes decisions that directly impact school operations, including compliance, curriculum implementation, and family communication workflows.\nPerforms administrative and leadership duties that require specialized knowledge of early childhood education, regulatory compliance, and center operations.\nRegularly engages in non-manual work related to business operations, including documentation, compliance audits, enrollment oversight support, and center preparedness.\nExpected 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.\nHolds a primary role in maintaining school licensure standards, ensuring the site's continual compliance with state regulations, safety policies, and accreditation guidelines.\nRequired & Preferred Qualifications:\nRequired\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nMust be EEC Director II Certified\nExperience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting\nKnowledge of child development and classroom safety standards\nStrong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills\nAbility to follow lesson plans and support the Certified Teacher effectively\nPreferred\nAssociate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field\nPrevious experience working in ECE school leadership\nWork Environment & Physical Requirements:\nWork Environment\nActive classroom environment with regular interaction with children, families, and team members\nMovement between indoor and outdoor learning spaces throughout the day\nCollaborative setting with consistent communication and teamwork\nPhysical Requirements\nThe 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:\no 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.\nAbility to safely lift, carry, and move items up to 30 pounds, including classroom materials, supplies, and occasional assistance with children’s belongings.\nAbility 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.\nComfort working in a dynamic, sometimes noisy environment with frequent interruptions and regular movement between indoor and outdoor spaces.\nAbility to supervise children on playgrounds, in classrooms, hallways, entryways, and common areas.\nAbility to respond quickly and safely in emergency situations, including evacuations, drills, and urgent classroom needs.\nAbility to follow and model all safety procedures.\nAll employees must complete a background check as required by the Department of Early Education and Care.\nWhat we offer:\nUp to 50% discount on your child's tuition, including tax-friendly tuition reduction options.\nComprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision all effective from start date. Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance, are also available.\nFree subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors.\n401(k) plan with eligibility for a discretionary employer contribution each year (Must be 21+ to enroll. Eligibility to contribute starts after 60 days of employment).\nPay increase opportunities related to job performance, updates in certification credentials, and degree completion.\nOpportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.\nEmployee referral program available.\nClosing:\nBabilou 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.\nOur 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. 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