Early Education Coordinator

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

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

• 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
  

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.