Join Our Talent Community-Child Care Director

School 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. 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. This posting is intended to build a pool of qualified candidates for potential future opportunities that may arise based on anticipated organizational growth and evolving business needs. This is not a role located in Lawrence, MA. If you're interested in learning more about our organization and potential future opportunities, we'd be happy to connect and start a conversation. What We Will Achieve Together: Maintain a safe, compliant, and high-quality learning environment. Achieve 95%+ operational audit scores with zero major safety incidents. Ensure 100% licensing compliance with zero violations. Strengthen staff culture, reduce turnover, and build a high-performing team. Elevate parent satisfaction to 90%+ through exceptional communication and engagement. Grow enrollment 5–10% annually while maintaining healthy profit margins. Host meaningful family events to build community and connection. Operational Management • Ensure smooth daily operations that meet company standards. • Maintain safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environments. KPIs95%+ operational audit score 90%+ classroom quality rating Regulatory Compliance • Ensure full compliance with all state childcare and school regulations. • 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. Prepare for and manage all state inspections. KPIs100% compliance during inspections Zero licensing violations annually Staff Leadership & Development • Recruit, train, and mentor, and support staff. • Build a positive, collaborative workplace culture. KPIsStaff turnover below 25% annually 100% completion of required staff training 80%+ employee engagement score Family Engagement • Build strong, trusting relationships with parents through consistent communication. • Address parent questions and concerns promptly and professionally. • Host family-focused events to strengthen community connection. KPIs90%+ parent satisfaction Respond to 100% of inquiries within 24 hours Host at least 4 family events annually Business & Enrollment Growth • Manage the school's budget and overall financial performance. • Implement local marketing strategies to increase enrollment. KPIs5–10% annual enrollment growth Maintain profit margins (15-20%)Supervisory Responsibilities • Exercises independent judgment and decision-making authority on matters related to school operations, staffing, parent communication, culture, compliance, budgeting, and safety—consistent with the FLSA Executive Exemption criteria. • Manages and directs the work of teachers and staff, including hiring recommendations, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions, demonstrating clear supervisory responsibility. • Holds primary responsibility for the overall success of the school, including operational performance, compliance readiness, financial stewardship, staff engagement, and family satisfaction. • Leads non-manual, high-level administrative and managerial work that requires specialized knowledge of ECE licensing, curriculum implementation, staffing models, safety practices, and regulatory requirements. • Exercises autonomy in setting priorities, solving problems, and determining how to meet operational, financial, and enrollment goals, without day-to-day supervision. • Serves as the school's top-level leader, representing the organization in external communications, licensing interactions, inspections, community partnerships, and parent relations. • Develops and implements operational processes and school-wide improvements, using discretion to interpret company policies, local needs, and regulatory environments. • Makes decisions that directly impact business performance, including enrollment strategy, cost management, staffing ratios, and classroom allocation. • Provides direct supervision to staff who collectively contribute to the business operations of the school, solidifying the role as one that "customarily and regularly directs the work of two or more employees," per FLSA standards. • Holds authority to influence employment decisions, including hiring, corrective action, performance evaluations, and training requirements. • Leads organizational culture at the school level, shaping employee engagement, morale, retention, and team effectiveness. • Functions as a strategic partner to Regional Managers and senior leadership, offering insights and recommendations that directly influence organizational practices and school-level outcomes. Required & Preferred Qualifications: Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or related field. Director state credentials 3–5 years of experience in childcare or school management. Strong knowledge of state childcare and school regulations and licensing standards. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities. Ability to manage budgets and drive enrollment growth.