Education Quality Lead - Early Childhood

Children's Friend; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

403(b) plan employer contributions

Life and Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

12 Holidays

Education Assistance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

Children’s Friend is seeking an Education Administrator to drive quality through data and assessment across Pre‑K, Head Start, and Child Care programs. You’ll turn observations and data into actionable improvements, supporting school readiness and high‑quality educational experiences for every child.

Collaborating with leadership, teachers, and staff, you’ll ensure compliance with program standards and regulations while fostering professional development and a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in education, early childhood education, or related field.
• RIDE Certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of direct service experience with children including developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of Head Start regulations and Pre‑K standards.
• Ability to analyze and present complex data for planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze child assessment data (TSG, SWYC) to identify trends and guide strategies.
• Monitor attendance, home visits, and family conferences to meet program standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to turn data insights into improvements across classrooms and sites.
• Conduct classroom observations and ensure alignment with curriculum and goals.
• Develop and monitor classroom quality improvement plans and provide coaching as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

RIDE Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Children’s Friend is seeking an Education Administrator to drive quality through data and assessment across Pre‑K, Head Start, and Child Care programs. You’ll turn observations and data into actionable improvements, supporting school readiness and high‑quality educational experiences for every child.

Collaborating with leadership, teachers, and staff, you’ll ensure compliance with program standards and regulations while fostering professional development and a culture of excellence.