Manager of Early Childhood Partnerships

Children's Friend•Pawtucket, RI

13d•$0 - $87,591•Onsite

About The Position

Children's Friend is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and passionate leader to join their team as the Manager of Early Childhood Partnerships, Quality Instruction & Mentoring. This role is for an experienced early childhood leader who thrives on coaching others, building strong community partnerships, and driving high-quality educational outcomes. As a key member of the Child Development leadership team, the Manager will provide leadership across Head Start, Early Head Start, Child Care, and Pre-K partnership programs. They will work closely with educators, coaches, families, and community partners to ensure exceptional learning experiences in classrooms 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

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field

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.