Early Education Assistant Director

At Little Sprouts LLC, we cherish the passion and dedication of our school teams. With generous time off, opportunities to grow, and real work-life balance, we’re here to help you build a career—and a life—you love in and out of your school. We’re looking for a dedicated leader to join our Melrose team, guided by an experienced School Director and united by shared values of teamwork, passion, and growth. 

Salary Ranges: $58,000 to $63,000 +bonus eligibility/per year for EEC Director Qualified Candidates 

This position qualifies for an annual bonus plan based on qualitative and quantitative metrics. 

Benefits: Enjoy up to 75% off your child’s tuition, health benefits from day one, generous paid time off, free 24/7 virtual doctor access, a 401(k) with discretionary employer yearly contribution, career growth opportunities, and more! 

As the Assistant Director of our Melrose location, you will be at the helm of the school’s financial, operational, educational, and cultural success. Your primary goal will be to create a thriving, healthy learning environment for our children and staff. Through strong communication skills—both written and verbal—you will inspire teamwork, leadership, and transparency across the school and within our broader network. 

Our Hiring Process 

If you're a match for the role, we’ll reach out to schedule a phone interview. Strong candidates will be invited for an in-person interview at the school. You’ll hear from us within 48 hours of your interview.  

This location operates year-round, Monday–Friday, 7:00AM – 5:00PM 

Operating hours are subject to change. 

Your daily responsibilities will include managing the school's operations, educational programs, and overall culture, ensuring daily success. Responsibilities also include overseeing educational and operational tasks, along with managing the center's financial performance. 

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We’re Growing! Little Sprouts LLC is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. Little Sprouts LLC provides award-winning early education and child care across 41 New England schools. Through the experience and talents of nearly 900 early education professionals and in partnership with nearly 4,000 families, we are on a meaningful journey to create optimal learning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn, grow, and thrive.  

Our teams, whether at our home office or inside our schools, are change makers – they inspire, create, model, and most importantly make this a great place to work. At Little Sprouts, LLC we are consistently recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which we operate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.   

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