Manager of Early Childhood Partnerships

Now Hiring: Manager of Early Childhood Partnerships

Location: We have sites in Providence, RI, Pawtucket, RI and Central Falls, RI
Reports To: Deputy Director of Head Start
Employment Type: Full-Time

Lead. Inspire. Transform Early Childhood Education.

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.

What You’ll Do:

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.

You'll:

• 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.

What You Bring:

We're looking for someone who combines leadership with heart.

Qualifications include:

• 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

Why Join Children’s Friend?

• A mission-driven organization committed to equity, inclusion, and community

• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture

• Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact

• Comprehensive benefits and professional development support

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace that supports and celebrates diversity. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at talent@cfsri.org.