Preschool Director

Preschool Director

We are searching for an inspiring Preschool Director to lead our team of childcare visionaries! If you're driven by a passion for kids and bring leadership experience from childcare, daycare, or early childhood education, this is your moment to steer a vibrant school toward excellence. We're hiring NOW—take the helm and let's make magic happen!

Your mission as our trailblazing leader:

• Champion a safe, joyful preschool environment that nurtures every child's growth and curiosity.
• Drive the success of our top-tier curriculum, ensuring it exceeds national and state standards.
• Build strong, open connections with parents, staff, and kids, fostering a tight-knit community.
• Lead a team of 20–40 educators, mentoring them through training, appraisals, and growth plans.
• Crush financial and enrollment goals while keeping quality and care first.
• Shine at marketing events and community outreach to make our school the talk of the town.
• Ensure full compliance with licensing, safety, and sanitation regulations, plus federal and state laws.
• Recruit and hire top talent to keep our team unstoppable.

Why this role is a total game-changer:

• Start NOW:
  Step into leadership today and make an impact!
• Epic benefits (Full-Time Leaders):
  • Competitive pay + on-demand pay with UKG Wallet—access your earnings on your terms!
  • 100% childcare tuition discount—a huge win for your own little learners!
  • 401(k) with employer match to secure your future.
  • Stellar perks:
    Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and even pet insurance!
  • Paid time off that grows with seniority, paid holidays, and company-paid life insurance.
  • Skyrocket your career:
    Paid CDA, tuition reimbursement, and professional development to fuel your growth.
• Thrive in harmony:
  We've got your back with a supportive team and a culture that champions work-life balance.
• Lead a legend:
  With 340+ schools across 30 states and 30+ years of expertise, Cadence Education is the titan of early childhood education!

Director required skills:

• Proven leadership experience at an early childhood education based program with accreditation
• Compliance with state licensing standards at a director level, including but not limited to criminal background screening and fingerprinting
• Minimum requirement of education/experience within one of the following:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university combined with 6+ months of experience in the group care of children – or –
• Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education - strongly preferred
• State Teaching credential (preferred)
• Comprehensive knowledge of national and state education standards, licensing requirements and procedures, and fire, health, and OSHA regulations
• Strong knowledge of USDA Nutritional Standards for Schools
• Must be at least 21 years old and meet corporate driving requirements
• Valid Driver's License with a driving record that meets company standards

Director responsibilities:

Education and Curriculum:

• The Director ensures successful implementation of approved preschool and Kindergarten curriculum by providing and maintaining quality educational programs
• Maintains compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and school policies and procedures
• Extensive knowledge and understanding National and State Education Standards and maintaining the school at a level exceeding these standards
• Maintains compliance and knowledge of Middle States Accreditation
• Practice effective counseling and advising of students and parents while fostering a safe learning environment
• Emphasizing student's achievement and create an environment that nurtures and promotes children's' development and well-being
• Knowledge and experience in effective communication protocols
• Ensures environment maintains safe, organized, and meeting the high-quality standards of Cadence Education
• Knowledge and experience in team processes for advancing learning outcomes
• Participate in marketing events, campaigns, and community relations

Leadership and Managing Performance:

• The Director upholds company standards and set the example by consistently modeling professional leadership, management and instructional skills…