Preschool Assistant Director

If you’re fueled by a love for kids and bring leadership experience from childcare, daycare, or early childhood education, this is your chance to inspire, empower, and create a joyful learning haven.

About the role

At Cadence, we’re all about igniting bright futures for children, families, employees, and communities. Our cutting-edge curriculum and warm, home-like environments set the gold standard in early education. You’ll lead a team of fun, talented educators who thrive on collaboration, open communication, and pure enthusiasm for child development. We’re not just a preschool—we’re a launchpad for lifelong learning, and we need your leadership spark to light the way!

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming preschool paradise where kids learn, play, and grow.
• Build strong, open connections with parents, staff, and children, hosting one-on-one meetings to celebrate each child’s journey.
• Lead a stellar team of 20-40 educators, mentoring them to shine and uphold our reputation for excellence.
• Drive financial success while keeping our programs top-notch and our community buzzing.
• Rock marketing events and community outreach to spread the word about our amazing school.
• Ensure 100% compliance with licensing, safety, and sanitation standards, plus federal and state regulations.
• Spearhead hiring, training, and performance reviews, guiding your team to crush their professional goals.
• Model professionalism, consistency, and passion in every interaction, setting the tone for excellence.
• Train and inspire a team of 20-40, guiding performance appraisals and personalized growth plans.
• Communicate preschool standards and policies clearly, ensuring everyone’s on the same page.
• Deliver unparalleled customer service to parents and families, building trust and loyalty.
• Keep safety, compliance, and quality first, creating a preschool that exceeds expectations.

Requirements

• Proven success as an Assistant Director at a large school.
• 3-5 years of hands-on teaching experience.
• Meets state licensing standards, including criminal background screening and fingerprinting.
• Education/experience in one of these:
  • Bachelor’s degree + 6+ months in group childcare, OR
  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, OR
  • Associate’s degree (or equivalent) + 1+ year in a supervisory role and 2+ years in group childcare.
• Deep knowledge of national/state education standards, licensing, fire, health, and OSHA regulations.
• Strong grasp of USDA Nutritional Standards for Schools.
• At least 21 years old with corporate driving requirements met.

Benefits

• Competitive pay + on-demand pay with UKG Wallet—your earnings, your way!
• 100% childcare tuition discount—a total win for your own little ones!
• 401(k) with employer match to secure your future.
• Top-tier perks: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and even pet insurance!
• Paid time off that grows with seniority, paid holidays, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid CDA, tuition reimbursement, and professional development to fuel your growth.

Pay

Yearly Salary Range: $39,777.78 - $53,700

Only full-time employees are eligible for the listed benefits.