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Academy Trainer – Babilou Family Academy

Little Sprouts

Job Location:

Lawrence, KS - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 68000 - 75000

Posted: 15 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 12 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Academy Traineris responsible fordelivering high-quality training and development experiences for participants enrolled in the Babilou Family Academy. Working closely with the Academy Director this rolefacilitatesthe majority ofAcademy coursework supports participant learning and engagement evaluates skill development and helps ensure participants are prepared for successful placement in schools. The Academy Trainer serves as a key resource and mentor throughout the participant journey while reinforcing company culture educational quality standards safety practices and professional expectations.

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. Were in what we like to call the science of children. Everything we do is rooted in research about how young minds growhow 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.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Academy training sessions;facilitateclassroom instruction discussionsactivitiesand practical learning experiences; prepare training materials; support guest facilitators; create an engaging learning environment.

Monitor participant progressattendanceand engagement; conduct assessments and observations; provide coaching and feedback; partner with the Academy Directorregardingparticipant readiness and completion recommendations.

Build positive participant relationships; support onboarding and orientation activities; foster professionalismaccountabilityand continuous learning; celebrate participant achievements.

Support schedulinglogistics classroom preparation schoolobservationsand field training;maintaintraining records and completion tracking.

Partner with the Academy Director to improve curriculum training materialsassessmentsand learning activities; provide feedback on training effectiveness.

Support school-based experiences and gatherparticipantand leader feedbackregardingreadiness and Academy effectiveness.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalentAssociate orBachelorsdegree preferred.

5 years of experience in training/learning and developmenteducationor related fields.

Experience working in an early childhood education centerstronglypreferred.

Demonstrated experienceand successindelivering training programs.

Excellent facilitation presentation publicspeaking and verbal and written communication skills.

Passion for employee development and workforce readiness.

Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience withlearning management systemsa plus.

Ability tolift upto 25 lbs. on an occasional basis.

Travel to other local schools and Home Office tofacilitatetrainings/observations participate in meetings or perform other Academy-related tasks as needed.

What we offer

Up to 75% discount on your childs tuition including tax-friendly tuition reduction options.

Comprehensive health benefits package including health dental &visionall effective from start 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).

Payincreaseopportunities 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.

Closing

Babilou Family US is part of a global network of 1100 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 4000 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 thisa great placeto Family USwe are consistently recruitingretaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities inwhich focus on equity and inclusionallowsus 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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$68000 - $75000 a year

Salary: $68000-$75000 per year

Legal Notice

We are an equal opportunity employer and value a workplace where everyone feels welcome. Employment here is offered on an atwill 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 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.

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