Child Care Assistant Director

Title:

Assistant Director

Department:
Operations

Reports To:

School Director

Supervisory Position:
Yes

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Nashua, NH

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.

• 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.

• Supervise children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor play.
• Serve as a Mandated Reporter in accordance with state law, recognizing, documenting, and reporting any suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment.
• Support individual developmental needs and help children achieve age‑appropriate milestones.

• Greet families and support daily communication as directed by the Certified Teacher.
• Participate in conferences and family events when requested.

• Attend all required training and maintain certifications.
• Collaborate with the teaching team for continuous improvement, including learning opportunities tied to sustainable education initiatives.

• Exercise independent judgment in daily decision‑making related to school operations, staff support, safety, and classroom quality.
• Assist with the supervision and direction of school staff, contributing to hiring, training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Act as a management representative in the absence of the School Director.
• Recommend personnel actions, including staff assignments, scheduling changes, disciplinary recommendations, and staffing adjustments.
• Manage time independently to fulfill leadership responsibilities without reliance on a specific number of hours worked.
• Maintain licensure standards and ensure compliance with state regulations, safety policies, and accreditation guidelines.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 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.

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Previous experience working in early childhood education school leadership.

• 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.

• Move throughout the school for prolonged periods, including standing and walking for up to 75 percent of the workday.
• Transition between sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting to engage with children and staff.
• Lift, carry, and move items up to 30 pounds.
• Engage at a child’s eye level, including light running and outdoor play supervision.
• Operate in a dynamic, sometimes noisy environment with frequent interruptions.
• Supervise children in playgrounds, classrooms, hallways,…