Assistant Director of Education

Benefits

• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Job Title: Assistant Director of Education

Company: Sakonnet Early Learning Center

Location: Tiverton, RI

Type: Full‑Time | Monday–Friday | Up to 40 hrs/week

Compensation: $680–$850 per week (commensurate with education & experience)

As the Assistant Director of Education, you will support the Director of Education in leading and elevating practice across all early learning programs. You’ll act as a mentor, instructional coach, and program leader, ensuring classrooms align with RIELDS, DCYF licensing, and Bright Stars (QRIS) standards. In this role, you will strengthen teaching quality, foster professional growth among staff, engage families, and drive continuous improvement so that every child experiences a safe, inclusive, and joyful learning environment.

• Support daily operations to ensure compliance with DCYF regulations, licensing ratios, health and safety protocols, and documentation requirements.
• Assist in preparing for inspections, audits, and Bright Stars quality reviews.

• Collaborate with teachers to implement developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and research‑based frameworks (e.g., Creative Curriculum, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, High Scope).
• Support integration of STEAM, SEL, PBIS/Conscious Discipline, trauma‑informed, and culturally responsive practices.

• Conduct classroom walkthroughs and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
• Model effective teaching strategies and build individualized professional development plans.
• Support ongoing staff training and mentoring to enhance instructional quality.

• Assist in the use of observation and assessment systems (e.g., Teaching Strategies GOLD) to inform instruction and program improvement.
• Support data analysis and facilitate team goal‑setting for continuous quality improvement (CQI).

• Strengthen home–school partnerships through effective communication, conferences, workshops, and community resource connections.

• Maintain accurate records including lesson plans, incident reports, and health/safety logs.
• Assist with staff scheduling, onboarding, and training documentation.

• Utilize Procare/Brightwheel and Google Workspace for attendance tracking, communications, and reporting.

• Education: Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or related field required;
  Master’s preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years in early childhood education, including at least 1 year in a lead, coaching, or supervisory role in a licensed program.
• Licensing/Knowledge: Familiar with RIELDS, DCYF regulations, DLT employment standards, and Bright Stars quality indicators.
• Certifications: CPR/First Aid current or obtained upon hire; willingness to complete required state trainings.
• Skills: Strong coaching, leadership, and communication skills; highly organized with excellent problem‑solving abilities; ability to collaborate across teams and engage families effectively.
• Requirements: Must be 18+; able to pass all required background checks/BCI and meet state onboarding timelines.

• Weekly Pay: $680–$850/week based on credentials and impact
• Time Off: Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation
• Growth: Funded professional development, coaching pathways, and leadership opportunities
• Culture: Supportive, collaborative team focused on educator well‑being and student outcomes
• Mission: A trusted program in Tiverton for 40+ years—where curiosity, connection, and high standards thrive

Ready to lead and inspire high‑quality early learning? Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your teaching/coaching philosophy and experience with RIELDS, DCYF, and Bright Stars.