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Daycare Lead Teacher

Little Sprouts

Job Location:

Nashua, NH - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 21 - 23

Posted: 23 September 2026 (18 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 21 December 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.

As an Assistant Teacher you will contribute to a safe nurturing and sustainable learning environment where children can grow explore and thrive. You will support the Certified Teacher in implementing meaningful learning experiences maintaining an organized and ecominded classroom and fostering respectful relationships with children families and colleagues. This role is ideal for someone excited about early learning teamwork and incorporating sustainable education practices into daily routines.

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 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 locationwill operateyear-round MondayFriday7:00AM-6:00PM

What We Will Achieve Together:

We will cultivate a classroom community that emphasizes curiosity responsibility and care for one another and the world.

We will integrate sustainable education principles into daily practices such as resource conservation awareness of the natural environment and mindful consumption.

We will maintain safe wellorganized and developmentally supportive learning spaces. We will strengthen communication collaboration and family partnerships.

We will promote continuous professional learning grounded in sustainability and highquality early education.

What youll do:

Classroom Support

Assist the Certified Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and learning experiences that support wholechild development and introduce ageappropriate sustainability concepts.

Help maintain a clean organized and environmentally responsible classroom environment by following sustainable routines related to materials storage and resource use.

Child Supervision and Development

Supervise children during classroom activities meals transitions and outdoor experiences that encourage exploration and connection with nature. 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.

Support individual developmental needs and nurture childrens understanding of caring for themselves others and the environment.

Family Interaction

Greet families warmly and assist with sustainable communication practices such as digital updates purposeful resource use and consistent messaging directed by the Certified Teacher.

Participate in family engagement events that may include sustainabilitythemed activities or community learning opportunities.

Professional Development

Attend all required training sessions and maintain certifications related to early childhood education safety and sustainable practices.

Collaborate with the teaching team to enhance classroom systems curriculum and sustainability initiatives.

Required & Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting

Knowledge of child development and classroom safety standard

Strong communication teamwork and interpersonal skills

Ability to follow lesson plans and support the Certified Teacher effectively

Preferred

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education

Experience integrating sustainability naturebased learning or ecoconscious practices into classroom settings

Specialized training in early learning curriculum child assessment or instructional leadership

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment

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 Assistant Teacher 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:

Ability to move throughout the school for prolonged periods including standing and walking for up to 75 percent of the workday.
Ability to transition between sitting standing bending kneeling and squatting throughout the day to engage with children and support staff.

Ability to safely lift carry and move items up to 30 pounds including classroom materials supplies and occasional assistance with childrens belongings.

Ability to sit on the floor engage at a childs 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.

What we offer:

We invest in our employees health financial wellbeing professionalgrowthand family success through:

Up to 50%childcare tuition discount.

Comprehensive medical dental and visioninsuranceeffective on your first day of employment.

Free First Stop Health membership providing 24/7 access to virtual primary care urgent care andshort-termmental health support.

401(k) retirement plan withannualdiscretionary employermatchcontribution.

Optionallife insurance and short/long-term disability coverage helping provide financial protection and peace of mind.

Performance-based pay including increases tied tocertification and/ordegree completion.

Career growth and professional development opportunities including training mentorship and our dedicated CHILDConference.

Generous paid time off and holiday benefits including an annual Winter Break closure between Christmas and New Years so employees can enjoyadditionaltime with family and friends.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)offering confidential resources and support for mental health financial wellness work-life balance and other personal needs.

Employee referral bonusprogram becausegreat people know great people!Earn bonuses for helping us build an exceptional team.

Additionallifestyle and fringe benefits including tuitionand professionaldevelopment reimbursement pet insurance and other programs designed to support you and your family.

Start Strong. Learn With Confidence. Grow With Purpose:

Your Babilou Family Journey Begins with the Academy

At Babilou Family we dont just hire educators we invest in their success. All new team members begin their journey with ourBabilou Family Academy a comprehensive three-week onboarding and training experience designed to help you build connections gain insight into our culture and learn the practices that make our schools exceptional.

During the Academy youll:

Immerse yourself in the Babilou Family mission values and approach to education
Connect with trainers leaders mentors and fellow new team members
Learn the tools systems and best practices that drive success across our schools
Strengthen your skills and deepen your understanding of our programs and expectations
Enter your school feeling confident prepared and ready to make an impact from day one
Academy Hours: MondayFriday 9:00 AM5:00 PM

Whether youre an experienced early childhood professional or taking the next step in your career the Academy is designed to ensure you have the support knowledge and resources needed to thrive from day one.

When you join Babilou Family youre not just starting a job. Youre launching a career with a company committed to your growth and development.

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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$21 - $23 an hour

Pay range: $21.00-$23.00 per hour for Assistant Teacher Candidates

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.

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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.

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