Preschool Assistant Director

About the Role

Cadence Education is seeking a passionate Preschool Assistant Director to join our team of childcare professionals. 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.

Your Mission

• Create a safe, welcoming preschool environment 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 programs top-notch and the community buzzing
• Rock marketing events and community outreach to spread the word about our 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

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, 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

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

Pay

Yearly Salary Range $44,148 - $59,600

Benefits

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

• 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
• Competitive pay + on-demand pay with UKG Wallet

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