Education Administrator

Children's Friend•Providence, RI

1d•$0 - $65,588

About The Position

Children’s Friend is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and data-driven Education Administrator to support quality across its Pre-K, Head Start, and Child Care programs. The role uses child assessment data and classroom observations to strengthen teaching practices, support school readiness, and help ensure high-quality educational experiences that meet program standards, regulatory requirements, and each child’s needs. The administrator works closely with the Child and Family Development leadership team, supervisors, coaches, and teaching staff across sites in Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls, Rhode Island. The role includes reviewing assessment and program data, observing classrooms, reviewing lesson plans, supporting classroom quality improvement plans, monitoring regulatory and program compliance, and communicating findings to supervisors and managers. It also supports professional development planning and collaborative improvement across program domains. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts. The position reports to the Manager of Early Childhood Partnerships and Quality Instruction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
3–5 years of direct service experience, including expertise working with children with developmental disabilities and/or delays, plus experience in program administration, program integration, and the provision and administration of comprehensive services for vulnerable families.
Knowledge and experience with Head Start, DHS licensing, and RIDE Pre-K regulations and standards.
Ability to analyze and present complex data for planning and reporting purposes.
Valid driver’s license, required insurance liability limits, and a car for work-related tasks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including data management in Excel.
Ability to collaborate with staff from different educational backgrounds to meet common goals, including serving at times as an intermediary between child development and other departments.
Knowledge of classroom quality assessment measures such as ECERS/ITERS and CLASS, and the Brightstars rating system.
Completed RIELDS courses demonstrating understanding of developmentally appropriate practices with young children, or willingness to take relevant RIELDS courses.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, early childhood education, or special education preferred.
RIDE Certification preferred.
Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze child assessment data, including TSG and SWYC, to identify trends and gaps and guide strategies supporting child development and school readiness.
Monitor attendance, home visits, and family conferences to ensure program expectations and Head Start Performance Standards are met.
Collaborate with leadership to turn data insights into actionable improvements across classrooms and program sites.
Conduct classroom observations using the Creative Curriculum Fidelity Toolkit and complete monthly active supervision reviews for assigned classrooms and sites.
Review lesson plans for alignment with The Creative Curriculum, individualized learning needs, and IEP, IFSP, and TIP goals.
Partner with teaching teams and supervisors to develop, implement, and monitor classroom quality improvement plans.
Identify opportunities for additional guidance, coaching, or professional development to strengthen educator effectiveness.
Monitor site quality improvement plans and follow up on identified concerns to support accountability and progress.
Help ensure compliance with agency policies, state and federal regulations, grant requirements, Head Start Performance Standards, and State Pre-K requirements.
Communicate observations, data trends, and compliance concerns to appropriate supervisors and managers.
Collaborate across program domains to address challenges, strengthen systems, and improve program outcomes.
Support the development of individual professional development plans for teachers and family advocates.
Build productive relationships with educators, supervisors, coaches, and program leaders.
Participate in relevant professional development opportunities, workshops, conferences, and Children’s Friend supervisory training.
Contribute to a leadership culture centered on excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth.