Early Education Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Title: Early Education Program Coordinator
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

Lead quality and elevate practice across our early learning programs. As the Early Education Program Coordinator , you’ll serve as an instructional coach and program lead , aligning classrooms to RIELDS , DCYF licensing , and BrightStars (QRIS) standards. You’ll mentor teachers, partner with families, and drive continuous improvement so every child learns in a safe, inclusive, and joyful environment.

What You’ll Lead

• Program Quality & Compliance: Ensure daily operations meet DCYF regulations, ratios, health/safety protocols, and documentation requirements; prepare for visits, audits, and BrightStars quality reviews.
• Curriculum & Instruction: Guide teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) using research-based frameworks (e.g., Creative Curriculum, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, HighScope ) and STEAM integration.
• Coaching & Professional Growth: Conduct classroom walkthroughs, provide feedback cycles, model effective strategies (SEL, PBIS/Conscious Discipline , trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices), and build individualized PD plans.
• Assessment & Data Use: Support observation systems (e.g., Teaching Strategies GOLD ), analyze child and classroom data, and facilitate team goal-setting for CQI—Continuous Quality Improvement .
• Family & Community Engagement: Strengthen home–school partnerships with clear communication, family conferences, workshops, and community resource connections.
• Operations & Documentation: Maintain accurate records (lesson plans, incident reports, health/safety logs), coordinate schedules, and support onboarding and training.
• Technology Enablement: Utilize Procare/Brightwheel and Google Workspace for attendance, communications, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or related field required; Master’s preferred .
• Experience: 3+ years in early childhood settings with 1+ year in a lead/coach/supervisory capacity (licensed program experience required).
• Licensing/Knowledge: Familiar with RIELDS , DCYF regulations, and DLT employment standards; understanding of BrightStars quality indicators.
• Certifications: CPR/First Aid current or obtained upon hire; willingness to complete required state trainings.
• Skills: Excellent coaching and communication skills; strong organization, problem-solving, and follow-through; ability to collaborate across teams and engage families.
• Requirements: 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 results for children
• Mission: A trusted program in Tiverton for 40+ years—where curiosity, connection, and high standards thrive

How to Apply

Ready to elevate practice and champion high-quality early learning? Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter describing your teaching/coaching philosophy and experience with RIELDS/DCYF/BrightStars.