Assistant Director of Education
$680 - $850 / undefined
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Job Description
- Company parties
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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
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.
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