Child Care Associate Teacher

Educational Assistant – Special Education (F/T)

Salary: $17.00/hr – $22.00/hr (Associate Candidates $18.00 – $22.00/hr; Assistant Candidates $17.00 – $21.00/hr)

• Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition, including tax‑friendly tuition reduction options.
• Generous paid time off, with additional holiday closures around Christmas & New Year's.
• Comprehensive health benefits package (health, dental, vision) effective from the start date; additional benefits such as pet insurance available.
• Free access to First Stop Health for 24/7 virtual doctor visits.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% discretionary employer contribution each year (eligible after 60 days of employment, age 21+).
• Opportunities for pay increases related to job performance, certification updates, and degree completion.
• Career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.
• Employee referral program.

If you match the qualifications, we’ll contact you to schedule a phone interview. Strong candidates will be invited for an in‑person interview at the school; you’ll hear back within 48 hours of the interview.

Monday‑Friday, 7:15 AM – 5:15 PM (year‑round; operating hours subject to change).

• Manage classroom needs to support children’s well‑being.
• Nurture a love of learning through a child‑centered approach with social‑emotional, STEAM, and nature‑based activities.
• Maintain regular communication with families to foster collaborative growth.

• Must pass required state and company background checks.
• High school diploma, GED, or being enrolled in related courses.
• Required EEC teacher certification or completion of necessary requirements (for roles requiring EEC Certification).
• 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 50 pounds multiple times a day.

We’re Growing! Little Sprouts LLC is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child‑care centers. Little Sprouts provides award‑winning early education and child‑care across 4 New England schools, serving children ages 0‑5. With nearly 900 early education professionals and 4,000 families, we are on a meaningful journey to create optimal learning spaces that support growth and thrive.

Our diverse teams inspire, create, and model environments that are great places to work.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training