Assistant Director of Education
$17 - $21 / hour
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Job Description
- Company parties
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Support day-to-day center operations and ensure adherence to RIDHS regulations, safety standards, and licensing requirements
- Assist with inspections, licensing visits, and BrightStars (QRIS) assessments
- Reinforce consistency in policies, procedures, and classroom routines
- Collaborate with teachers to implement Creative Curriculum and thematic lesson plans
- Support research-based frameworks such as Reggio Emilia, Montessori, HighScope, STEAM/STEM, SEL, and trauma-informed practices
- Coach, model, and co-teach to strengthen instructional quality
- Conduct classroom walkthroughs and provide actionable feedback
- Develop professional development plans and support staff growth
- Lead training sessions, workshops, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support use of assessment tools like Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Analyze data to guide curriculum adaptations and instructional improvements
- Use developmental observations to inform classroom strategies
- Foster strong partnerships with families through conferences, events, and daily communication
- Promote an inclusive and welcoming environment for all families and community members
- Assist with staff scheduling, onboarding, and documentation
- Maintain organized lesson plans, attendance, incident reports, and health logs
- Utilize digital tools such as GOLD, parent engagement apps, and Google Workspace
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of early childhood experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership, supervisory, or instructional coaching role
- Strong knowledge of RIELDS, RIDHS regulations, BrightStars, and early learning best practices
- Skilled in curriculum support, instructional leadership, and adult learning
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with digital classroom and administrative tools preferred
- Must be 18+ and able to pass all background checks
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Meet state onboarding and training requirements
- Competitive pay: $17.00–$21.25/hour
- PTO, paid vacation, and 12 paid holidays
- Generous childcare tuition discount for employees
- Coaching, mentorship, and leadership growth opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative team culture focused on educator well-being
- Join a respected early childhood program with a 40+ year legacy of excellence
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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