Manager of Early Childhood Partnerships
About The Position
At Children's Friend, we believe every child deserves the strongest possible start in life. We're looking for a collaborative, strategic, and passionate leader to join our team as the Manager of Early Childhood Partnerships, Quality Instruction & Mentoring. If you're an experienced early childhood leader who thrives on coaching others, building strong community partnerships, and driving high-quality educational outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children, families, educators, and communities. As a key member of our Child Development leadership team, you'll provide leadership across our Head Start, Early Head Start, Child Care, and Pre-K partnership programs. You'll work closely with educators, coaches, families, and community partners to ensure every classroom delivers exceptional learning experiences while maintaining compliance with federal and state standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (Master's preferred)
- 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education
- Strong knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing, RIDE Pre-K, and BrightStars
- Experience with coaching, adult learning, partnership management, and program evaluation
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
- A passion for improving outcomes for children and families
Responsibilities
- Lead and support high-performing early childhood partnership programs.
- Coach and mentor leaders and educators to strengthen instructional practices.
- Drive continuous quality improvement using classroom, child outcome, and program data.
- Build meaningful relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
- Champion equity, inclusion, and family engagement across all programs.
- Support strategic planning, budgeting, and program growth.
- Help develop the next generation of early childhood professionals through reflective supervision and professional development.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
- Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 12 Holidays
- Competitive Vacation Benefits
- Training and Professional Development
- Education Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
