Assistant Director

NurturEd Early Learning Center; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

13 Paid Holidays

Child Care Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Professional Development

Job summary

NurturEd Early Learning Center in Rhode Island seeks a proactive Assistant Director/Assistant Administrator to lead a dedicated teaching team, supervise curriculum and daily operations, and foster strong relationships with families and state agencies.

The role emphasizes budgeting, staff development, and ensuring licensing compliance while delivering a safe, nurturing learning environment for children.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a child care/early learning center.
• Strong management, leadership, and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting and finances.
• Commitment to licensing regulations and DCYF processes.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of teachers and coordinate daily center operations.
• Hire and train staff; supervise curriculum and assessment.
• Communicate with families and state agencies; uphold licensing.
• Manage center budget with support from Home Office.
• Oversee enrollment tours and admissions.
• Ensure safety and nurturing environment.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Administrative

Finance experience

Communication

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree in Education/Child Development

RIELDS certification

Teaching Strategies/Conscious Discipline knowledge

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Description

Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment.

Leadership opportunity – learn and grow with us! If you are looking for a leadership position in early childhood education here it is! This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a team of teachers in engaging and educational environment.

This is a full time opportunity. Full time hours are typically 35 to 37 hours/week. All employees are eligible for benefits at 30 hours/week.

A typical day for an Assistant Director/Assistant Administrator will include:

• Working alongside the center Director and teachers to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Building relationships with the children and families in the learning center.
• Supervising and mentoring a team of teachers.
• Selecting and hiring your team.
• Communicating with families and teachers.
• Conducting tours of the center and enrolling children in the program.
• Overseeing curriculum, assessment, accreditation, and quality initiatives.
• Working with state agencies and our Home Office to uphold licensing regulations.
• Managing the center's budget with the support of our Home Office.
• Participating in training programs and meetings.
• Managing daily operations of the child care center.

Why you'll love us:

We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.

We offer the following perks and benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Child Care Discounts
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Training/Professional Development opportunities

Learn more about our benefits at www.nurturedelc.com/careers

Our learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. We have locations across Rhode Island.

Requirements

We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have experience working with children in a child care/early learning center.

We are looking for someone who has the following skills:

• A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Team-oriented and willing to work with others.
• Management / leadership skills.
• Administrative, finance, and/or business management experience
• Computer proficient.

Education Requirements

• Associate’s degree with college credits in a field relating to Education, Child Development, Human Services, Recreation or related field
• Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
• Visual and hearing acuity.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Other Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.
• Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
• Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).

We hope you will join our team!