Preschool Assistant Director

About the Role

Cadence Education is seeking a passionate Preschool Assistant Director to join our team. If you have leadership experience from childcare, daycare, or early childhood education, this is an opportunity to inspire, empower, and create a joyful learning environment.

What Makes You Our Leadership All-Star

• 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 the following:
  • Bachelor's degree + 6+ months in group childcare
  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
  • 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

Your Leadership Playbook

• 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

Your Mission as Our Leadership Superstar

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay + on-demand pay with UKG Wallet
• Yearly Salary Range $40,666.67 - $54,900
• 100% childcare tuition discount
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and pet insurance
• Paid time off that grows with seniority, paid holidays, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid CDA, tuition reimbursement, and professional development
• Supportive team culture that champions work-life harmony

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