Preschool Assistant Director

We are on the hunt for a passionate Preschool Assistant Director to join our dynamic team of childcare trailblazers! 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.

• Create a safe, welcoming preschool paradise where kids learn, play, and grow.
• Build strong, open connections with parents, staff, and children by hosting one‑on‑one meetings.
• 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 engaged.
• Lead marketing events and community outreach to promote our school.
• Ensure 100% compliance with licensing, safety, and sanitation standards, and federal and state regulations.
• Spearhead hiring, training, and performance reviews, guiding your team to crush their professional goals.

• 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.
• Deliver unparalleled customer service to parents and families.
• Keep safety, compliance, and quality first.

• 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: a bachelor’s degree + 6+ months in group childcare, or a bachelor of science in Early Childhood Education, or an 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 and meets corporate driving requirements.

• Competitive pay with on‑demand pay and UKG Wallet.
• 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.
• Work‑life harmony support.

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

Cadence Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.