Assistant Director of Education
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Job Location:
Tiverton, RI - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 17 - 21
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Assistant Director of Education
Sakonnet Early Learning Center Tiverton RI
Full-Time MondayFriday Up to 40 hours/week
Compensation: $17.00$21.25/hour (commensurate with education & experience)
Full-Time MondayFriday Up to 40 hours/week
Compensation: $17.00$21.25/hour (commensurate with education & experience)
Overview
Sakonnet Early Learning Center a trusted early childhood program serving Tiverton for more than 40 years is seeking a mission-driven collaborative Assistant Director of Education to help lead high-quality teaching and learning across our early childhood programs.
This leadership role is ideal for an experienced early childhood educator instructional coach curriculum specialist or lead teacher who is ready to step into a supportive administrative position focused on curriculum implementation staff development classroom quality and regulatory compliance.
You will work in partnership with the Director of Education to elevate instructional practice align classrooms with RIELDS RIDHS licensing standards and BrightStars (QRIS) expectations and foster a positive child-centered culture for children families and educators.
Key Responsibilities
Program Quality & Compliance
- Support daily center operations and ensure full compliance with RIDHS regulations ratios health and safety standards and documentation requirements.
- Assist with preparation for licensing visits inspections and BrightStars quality assessments.
- Reinforce consistency in implementing organizational policies procedures and safety practices.
Curriculum & Instructional Leadership
- Collaborate with educators to implement Creative Curriculum traditional thematic curriculum and research-based frameworks:
- Reggio Emilia
- Montessori
- HighScope
- STEAM & STEM
- SEL and Conscious Discipline
- Trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches
- Support weekly lesson planning curriculum alignment with RIELDS and classroom environment design.
- Strengthen instructional quality through modeling co-teaching coaching and reflective practice.
Educator Coaching & Professional Growth
- Conduct classroom walkthroughs; provide constructive actionable coaching feedback.
- Develop individualized professional development plans and support educators in meeting competencies.
- Lead staff training sessions workshops and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assessment & Data-Informed Decision Making
- Support implementation of assessment tools such as Teaching Strategies GOLD.
- Assist with data analysis to inform curriculum adaptations and continuous quality improvement (CQI).
- Help teams use developmental observations and documentation to guide instruction.
Family & Community Engagement
- Build strong homeschool partnerships through communication conferences family events and resource connections.
- Promote an inclusive welcoming culture for families and community members.
Operations Documentation & Technology
- Assist with staff scheduling onboarding and training documentation.
- Maintain organized lesson plans attendance incident reports and health/safety logs.
- Use our Parent Engagement App Google Workspace and center technology tools to support communication and reporting.
Qualifications
Education & Credentials
- Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required
- Masters degree preferred
- Must have prior classroom teaching experience including curriculum planning and implementation.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 3 years in early childhood education
- At least 1 year in a supervisory lead teacher coach or educational leadership role in a licensed program
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of RIELDS RIDHS regulations BrightStars and DLT employment standards
- Skilled in coaching adult learning curriculum support and instructional leadership
- Excellent communication organization and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and families
- Proficiency with early childhood digital tools preferred (GOLD parent engagement apps Google Workspace)
Requirements
- Must be 18
- Able to pass all BCI/background checks
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Must meet state onboarding and training timelines
Why Join Sakonnet Early Learning Center
- Competitive Pay: $17.00$21.25/hour
- Benefits: PTO paid vacation time 12 paid holidays
- Childcare Discount: Generous tuition discount for employees
- Professional Growth: Coaching mentorship and leadership pathways
- Supportive Culture: Collaborative team environment focused on educator well-being
- Legacy & Impact: Serve in a respected early childhood program with a 40-year history of high-quality education
How to Apply
If you are passionate about high-quality early childhood education and ready to support teachers families and children wed love to meet you.
Apply today and grow your leadership career with Sakonnet Early Learning Center.
Apply today and grow your leadership career with Sakonnet Early Learning Center.
Compensation: $17.00 - $21.50 per hour
The Association for Early Learning Leaders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving directors owners and administrators of early care and education programs since 1984. Our goal is to strengthen the knowledge skills and abilities of directors owners emerging leaders and other early learning professionals to ensure quality programs for young children.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location and not to Association for Early Learning Leaders.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
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