Preschool Assistant Director

Assistant Director

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:

• Provide children with a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support high quality learning experiences guided by daily lesson plans.
• Integrate sustainable education practices into daily routines and learning experiences.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Maintain consistent safety, compliance, and quality standards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Family Interaction: Greet families and support daily communication as directed by the Certified Teacher. Participate in conferences and family events when requested.
• 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.
• 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.

Required & Preferred Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent, 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 & Physical Requirements:

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. 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:

• Ability to move throughout the school for prolonged periods, including standing and walking for up to 75 percent of the workday.
• 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.

What we offer:

• Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition, including tax-friendly tuition reduction options.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision all effective from start date. Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance, are also available.
• Free subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors.
• 401(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).
• Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, updates in certification credentials, and degree completion.
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.
• Employee referral program available.

Salary: $56,000-$61,000 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 at-will 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.