Job Description
At Building Blocks, we value educators and are committed to meaningful change. We offer generous benefits, including a paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s, professional development, and true work-life balance—all to support a fulfilling, goal-aligned career.
As an Assistant Director, you’ll help guide the educational, operational, financial, and cultural success of your center—creating a thriving environment where children, educators, and families grow together. You'll oversee daily operations such as staff scheduling, curriculum implementation, health and safety compliance, and licensing standards, while supporting and inspiring your team through strong, clear communication. This role requires both attention to detail and big-picture thinking as you balance nurturing classroom environments with financial performance and community engagement. Most importantly, you’ll lead with empathy and purpose—cultivating a space where children are celebrated, educators are empowered, and families feel truly connected.
Salary Range: $58,000 to $61,000 per year for Director qualified candidates.
This position qualifies for an annual bonus plan based on qualitative and quantitative metrics.
We Offer:
- Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition, including tax-friendly tuition reduction options.
- Generous time off, in addition to a paid seasonal break from Christmas Eve through New Years Day and federal holiday closures.
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision all effective from hire date.
- Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance.
- Free immediate subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors.
- 401(k) plan with company match (eligibility starts after 60 days of employment).
- Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, update in certification credentials, and degree completion.
- Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.
- Employee referral program available.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 20 years’ of age, and:
- Obtained a high school diploma or equivalent and 1,080 hours of documented, supervised experience and 12 credits in ECE or child development from an approved program
- OR 4-year college degree in ECE or child development from accredited institution and 360 hours of documented, supervised experience
- Must have at least 3 credits in early childhood education administration with at least one year being hired/designated as director
- Three to ten years in-school early education/classroom experience
- Demonstrate kindness and respect for self, others, and our community at large
- Skilled in play-based learning approaches and social-emotional learning
- Adhere to all company policies and EEC regulations.
- Ability to stand, move, run, and play for most of the day.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds multiple times a day.
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We’re Growing! Building Blocks Early Learning Center is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. Building Blocks provides award-winning 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 Building Blocks 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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