Child Care Assistant Director

Building Blocks Early Learning Center; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

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 daily classroom operations, supervision, curriculum implementation, sustainable practices, and family interactions.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships, professional development, and collaboration to maintain high safety, compliance, and learning standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in childcare or school management.
• 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.
• Director state credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teachers in delivering daily lesson plans and activities.
• Help ensure the classroom remains clean, organized, and safe.
• Support implementation of sustainable education practices in daily routines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Budgeting

Enrollment growth

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

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 you’ll 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 decision‑making 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 non‑manual 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in childcare or school management.
• 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.
• Director state credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or Business (optional but beneficial).
• Prior experience leading school‑level 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