- Salary
- $65k – $72k/yr
- Location
- Allston, MA
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Little Sprouts
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- High School
- Industry
- Education
- Category
- Education
- Role type
- People Manager
- Environment
- Office
- Source
- Lever
Overview
As Assistant School Director, you will play a key role in launching Babilou Family US's flagship school in Boston, MA. You will support the School Director in strategic planning, budget oversight, EEC compliance, enrollment, staffing, and team development. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to ensure a successful school launch and ongoing operations. You'll also help cultivate partnerships with the local innovation community and ensure high levels of staff and student engagement.
Description
Babilou Family US is thrilled to announce the opening of our next early childhood education school in Boston, MA, launching in Fall 2026. Our new school will be located in the heart of Harvard’s Enterprise Research Center (ERC), One Milestone—placing high-quality early learning at the center of a world-renowned innovation district. This unique location brings together leading minds in biotech, life sciences, technology, and academia, creating an inspiring environment where research, industry, and early childhood education intersect. Designed to support children’s curiosity, development, and lifelong love of learning, the school will also serve as a vital resource for families working and innovating in the ERC community.
Babilou Family US currently operates three school brands across New England: Heartworks, Building Blocks, and Little Sprouts. Our schools are part of a global, mission-driven early education organization dedicated to supporting the emotional and cognitive development of children in their earliest years. This new school on the Harvard Campus will be the latest addition to our school family and serve as our flagship location.
Babilou Family US is seeking an inspiring Assistant School Director to help lead our flagship school opening in Fall 2026 at Harvard’s Enterprise Research Center (ERC) in Boston, MA. Situated at the heart of a world-renowned innovation district, this role offers the rare opportunity to help shape a visionary early learning program that supports children’s curiosity, fosters lifelong learning, and serves as a cornerstone for families and the ERC community. The School Assistant Director will partner with the School Director to guide the school’s strategic vision, cultivate high-impact community partnerships, and assist in overseeing budget, EEC compliance, enrollment, staffing, and team development, ensuring high levels of staff and student engagement and retention. This role is responsible for assisting in cultivating a culture of excellence that advances the future of early childhood education at Babilou Family US.
Salary Range: $65,000 to $72,000 per year +bonus eligibility/per year for EEC Director II Qualified Candidates.
This location operates year-round, Monday–Friday, 7:00AM-6:00PM
Operating hours are subject to change.
Skills
Compliance
Benefits
This location will have exclusive access to ERC Campus amenities-more to come! Leadership Team members will have access to free garage parking conveniently located next to our school. 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.
Languages
English
About Babilou Family US
Babilou Family US is part of a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers, providing quality early education and child care across 42 New England schools.
