Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education

Very Good Security; Monroe (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

First Stop Health

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Performance-based pay

Career development

Paid time off

EAP

Referral bonus

Job summary

Babilou Family US is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Certified Teacher and ensure a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children across our early education programs.

You will assist in daily classroom operations, child supervision, curriculum implementation, and family interaction while building strong relationships with colleagues and contributing to a positive school culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in childcare or school management.
• Director state credentials.
• Strong knowledge of state childcare regulations and licensing standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage budgets and drive enrollment growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers in delivering daily lesson plans.
• Ensure the classroom remains clean, organized, and safe.
• Support sustainable education practices in the classroom.
• Supervise children during activities and meals.
• Serve as a Mandated Reporter and document concerns.
• Assist with staff supervision, training, and performance feedback.
• Act as management representative in absence of School Director.
• Lead operations to ensure licensing compliance and safety.
• Manage time independently to fulfill leadership responsibilities.
• Support revenue, occupancy, and staffing metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team management

Education

Director state credentials

Job description

Babilou Family US is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Certified Teacher and ensure a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children across our early education programs.

You will assist in daily classroom operations, child supervision, curriculum implementation, and family interaction while building strong relationships with colleagues and contributing to a positive school culture.