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

We’re on the hunt for a passionate Preschool Assistant Director to join our dynamic team. You’ll lead a team of 20-40 educators, ensuring a safe, welcoming preschool environment where kids learn, play, and grow. Build strong connections with parents, staff, and children while driving financial success, compliance, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Model professionalism, consistency, and passion in every interaction, setting the tone for excellence.
• Train and inspire a team of 20-40 educators, guiding performance appraisals and personalized growth plans.
• Communicate preschool standards and policies clearly to ensure alignment across the team.
• Deliver unparalleled customer service to parents and families, building trust and loyalty.
• Keep safety, compliance, and quality first, creating a preschool that exceeds expectations.
• Build strong, open connections with parents, staff, and children through one-on-one meetings.
• Drive financial success while maintaining high-quality programs and community engagement.
• Lead marketing events and community outreach to promote the school.
• Ensure 100% compliance with licensing, safety, sanitation, and federal/state regulations.
• Spearhead hiring, training, and performance reviews to guide professional growth.

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 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.

Benefits

Available to full-time employees only.

• Competitive pay + on-demand pay with UKG Wallet—your earnings, your way!
• Hourly Pay Range: $20.72 - $27.98
• 100% childcare tuition discount for your own 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.

About Us

At Cadence Education, we ignite bright futures for children, families, employees, and communities. Our cutting-edge curriculum and warm, home-like environments set the gold standard in early education. With 340+ schools across 30 states and 30+ years of expertise, we’re a launchpad for lifelong learning and a culture that champions work-life harmony.