Sakonnet Early Learning Center
Assistant Director of Education
Full Time • Tiverton
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- Opportunity for advancement
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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)
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)
Role Overview
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 BrightStars (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.
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 BrightStars (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.
Key Responsibilities
Program Quality & Compliance
- 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 BrightStars quality reviews.
Curriculum & Instruction
- Collaborate with teachers to implement developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and research-based frameworks (e.g., Creative Curriculum, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, HighScope).
- Support integration of STEAM, SEL, PBIS/Conscious Discipline, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices.
Coaching & Professional Growth
- 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.
Assessment & Data Use
- 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).
Family & Community Engagement
- Strengthen home–school partnerships through effective communication, conferences, workshops, and community resource connections.
Operations & Documentation
- Maintain accurate records including lesson plans, incident reports, and health/safety logs.
- Assist with staff scheduling, onboarding, and training documentation.
Technology Enablement
- Utilize Procare/Brightwheel and Google Workspace for attendance tracking, communications, and reporting.
Qualifications
- 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 BrightStars 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.
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Requirements: Must be 18+; able to pass all required background checks/BCI and meet state onboarding timelines.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- 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
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Mission: A trusted program in Tiverton for 40+ years—where curiosity, connection, and high standards thrive
How to Apply
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 BrightStars.
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 BrightStars.
Compensation: $680.00 - $850.00 per week
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.
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Excellent job outlook! - Childcare will always be needed and is a consistent and growing industry.
Consistent work schedules with minimum or no weekend work
Great job satisfaction and you get to learn new things every day! Working together, you help children to become their best selves, and they teach you in return.