Preschool Assistant Director

At Cadence Education, we're on the hunt for a passionate Preschool Assistant Director to join our dynamic team of childcare trailblazers!

About the role

Your mission as our leadership superstar is to create a safe, welcoming preschool paradise where kids learn, play, and grow. 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.

Responsibilities

• Create strong, open connections with parents, staff, and children through one-on-one meetings to celebrate each child's journey.
• Lead a team of 20-40 educators, 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.
• 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.
• Rock marketing events and community outreach to spread the word about our amazing school.
• Model professionalism, consistency, and passion in every interaction, setting the tone for excellence.

Requirements

• Proven success as an Assistant Director at a large school.
• 3-5 years of hands-on teaching experience.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Model professionalism, consistency, and passion in every interaction.
• 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.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and quality first, creating a preschool that exceeds expectations.

Benefits

Only full-time employees are eligible for the listed benefits. Cadence Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay

Competitive pay + on-demand pay with UKG Wallet—your earnings, your way!

Schedule

Full-time position available.