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Assistant Director of Education
Sakonnet Early Learning Center – Tiverton, RI
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Up to 40 hours/week
Compensation: $17.00–$21.25/hour (commensurate with education & experience)
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 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 home–school 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required
- Master’s 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
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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, we’d 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.
Salary : $17 - $22