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.
The School Director plays a vital leadership role in ensuring a safe, high‑quality, and nurturing environment for children and families. This position is ideal for someone ready to lead with a people‑first mindset, elevate school operations, mentor staff, engage families, and drive strong enrollment and financial performance. You will be the key decision‑maker responsible for the daily success of the school, reporting directly to the Regional Manager.
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:
What you’ll do:
Operational Management
o KPIs:
▪ 95%+ operational audit score
▪ 90%+ classroom quality rating
Regulatory Compliance
o KPIs:
▪ 100% compliance during inspections
▪ Zero licensing violations annually
Staff Leadership & Development
o KPIs:
▪ Staff turnover below 25% annually
▪ 100% completion of required staff training
▪ 80%+ employee engagement score
Family Engagement
o KPIs:
▪ 90%+ parent satisfaction
▪ Respond to 100% of inquiries within 24 hours
▪ Host at least 4 family events annually
Business & Enrollment Growth
o KPIs:
▪ 5–10% annual enrollment growth
▪ Maintain profit margins (15-20%)
Supervisory Responsibilities
Required & Preferred Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
WorkEnvironment
▪ 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 School 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:
o Ability to move throughout the school for prolonged periods, including standing and walking for up to 75 percent of the workday.
o Ability to transition between sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting throughout the day to engage with children and support staff.
o 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.
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.
We Offer:
Closing
Babilou Family US is part of a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. We provide quality early education and child care across 42 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 Babilou Family US 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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$77,000 - $84,000 a year
Salary Range: $77,000-$84,000 per year for Director Qualified Candidates.
This position qualifies for an annual bonus plan based on qualitative and quantitative metrics.
The compensation range represents Heartworks' intention for this position. Actual offers may vary based on experience, education, and other business factors.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
