Preschool Assistant Director

About the Role

Cadence Education is seeking a passionate Preschool Assistant Director to lead a team of 20‑40 educators, create a safe and welcoming learning environment, build strong connections with families, drive financial success, and ensure 100% compliance with licensing, safety, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Model professionalism, consistency, and passion in every interaction, setting the tone for excellence.
• Train, inspire, and mentor a team of 20‑40 educators, guiding performance appraisals and personalized growth plans.
• Communicate preschool standards and policies clearly to ensure alignment across staff.
• Deliver unparalleled customer service to parents and families, building trust and loyalty.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and quality as top priorities, exceeding preschool expectations.
• Create a safe, welcoming preschool environment where children learn, play, and grow.
• Host one‑on‑one meetings with parents, staff, and children to celebrate each child’s journey.
• Drive financial success while preserving program quality and community engagement.
• Lead marketing events and community outreach to promote the school.
• Ensure 100% compliance with licensing, safety, sanitation, and all federal and state regulations.
• Spearhead hiring, training, and performance reviews, helping the team achieve professional goals.

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.
• Deep knowledge of national and state education standards, licensing, fire, health, and OSHA regulations.
• Strong grasp of USDA Nutritional Standards for Schools.
• At least 21 years old and meets corporate driving requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits (Full‑Time Leaders)

• Competitive pay with on‑demand pay via UKG Wallet.
• 100% childcare tuition discount for employees’ children.
• 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 opportunities.

Pay

Competitive salary plus on‑demand pay through UKG Wallet, allowing employees to access earnings as needed.