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Lead Teacher-Early Educator

Little Sprouts

Job Location:

Shelburne, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 18 - 24

Posted: 12 August 2026 (20 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 9 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.

As a Teacher Associate you will lead the creation of a safe nurturing and sustainable learning environment where children develop curiosity confidence and responsibility. You will design and implement highquality curriculum guide the teaching team and model sustainable education practices that support childrens learning and longterm wellbeing. This role is ideal for an educator committed to developmentally appropriate practice environmental stewardship and strong partnerships with children families and colleagues.

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.

What We Will Achieve Together:

We will craft a classroom culture grounded in respect exploration and sustainable learning practices.

We will integrate meaningful curriculum experiences that connect children to the natural world and promote responsible decisionmaking.

We will maintain an organized safe and ecominded learning environment

We will strengthen family communication and community involvement.

We will support ongoing educator growth and classroom quality through continuous reflection training and collaboration.

What youll do:

Classroom Leadership and Sustainable Education

Design and implement daily lesson plans and learning experiences aligned with developmentally appropriate practice and sustainable education principles.

Lead classroom organization and routines that promote environmental responsibility mindful material use and stewardship habits.

Model best practices for the teaching team and ensure highquality instructional delivery.

KPIs

Deliver consistently highquality lessons aligned with curriculum and sustainability goals

Maintain zero major safety incidents annually

Achieve strong classroom observation results and quality ratings

Child Supervision and Development

Supervise children during learning activities meals transitions and outdoor exploration that fosters connection to nature and handson learning. 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 each childs developmental needs using observation and documentation to guide instruction and promote holistic growth.

KPIs

Ensure 100 percent adherence to child safety protocols

Document observations for 100 percent of assigned children each month

Family Engagement

Build strong trusting relationships with families through consistent professional and sustainabilityminded communication practices.

Lead or participate in conferences family events and community learning opportunities that strengthen family involvement.

KPIs

Respond to family inquiries within 24 hours

Participate in at least two-family engagement events per year

Maintain strong family satisfaction feedback

Professional Development and Team Collaboration

Maintain all required certifications and participate in ongoing training including sustainabilityfocused professional learning.

Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen classroom systems curriculum implementation and the schools sustainability initiatives.

Coach and support Assistant Teachers in instructional practices and environmentally responsible classroom routines.

KPIs

Complete 100 percent of annual training requirements

Participate in at least one professional development activity per quarter

Demonstrate consistent collaboration and support for classroom team members

Required & Preferred Qualifications for a Teacher Associate:

High school diploma or equivalent;

Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level 3 or
Associate degreein Early Childhood Child/Human Development Elementary Education or Child & Family Services plus 12 months experience or
Registered Child Care Apprenticeship Program Certificate or
CCV Child Care Certificateplus 12 months experience or
21 early childhood/schoolage college creditsplus 12 months experience.

Strong communication collaboration and organizational skills

Commitment to sustainable education practices and environmental stewardship

Active teaching certification as required by state licensing

Experience teaching young children in a childcare or educational setting

Knowledge of child development curriculum design and classroom safety standards

Ability to lead classroom operations and mentor support staff

Preferred

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

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 Teacher Associate 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.

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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$18.54 - $24 an hour

Pay range: $18.54-$24.00 per hour for Teacher Associate 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.

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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