Assistant Director, Early Childhood Leadership

Little Sprouts, LLC; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount up to 50%

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Babilou Family US is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Certified Teacher and ensure a safe, nurturing environment for children. You will assist in classroom operations, supervise students, implement curriculum, and promote sustainable education practices while building strong relationships with families and staff.

The role emphasizes leadership in supervising personnel, maintaining licensure standards, overseeing budgets, enrollment growth, and ongoing professional development in a

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily classroom operations and provide support to classroom teachers.
• Supervise children to ensure safety and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Support family interaction and communication as directed by the Certified Teacher.
• Attend required trainings and pursue professional development related to sustainable education initiatives.
• Assist with supervision and coaching of staff and school operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational abilities

Budget management

Enrollment growth

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Director state credentials

Job description

Babilou Family US is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Certified Teacher and ensure a safe, nurturing environment for children. You will assist in classroom operations, supervise students, implement curriculum, and promote sustainable education practices while building strong relationships with families and staff.

The role emphasizes leadership in supervising personnel, maintaining licensure standards, overseeing budgets, enrollment growth, and ongoing professional development in a