Preschool Director

About Cadence Education

Cadence Education is dedicated to fostering bright futures by providing innovative curricula and nurturing, home-like early education environments. Known for excellence, the organization supports children, families, employees, and communities through collaborative teams of passionate educators.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Preschool Director to lead and inspire a team of childcare professionals. This leadership position offers the opportunity to guide a vibrant preschool towards exceptional educational standards and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, joyful preschool setting that promotes children's growth and curiosity.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of a top-tier curriculum that surpasses national and state benchmarks.
• Develop strong, transparent relationships with parents, staff, and children to cultivate a close-knit community.
• Manage and mentor a team of 20 to 40 educators through training, performance reviews, and professional development plans.
• Achieve financial objectives and enrollment targets while prioritizing quality care.
• Represent the school in marketing initiatives and community outreach to enhance its reputation.
• Ensure strict compliance with licensing, safety, sanitation regulations, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Oversee recruitment and hiring of qualified staff to maintain a high-performing team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated leadership experience in early childhood education settings with multiple classrooms and programs.
• Compliance with state licensing requirements at the director level, including passing criminal background checks and fingerprinting.
• Education credentials meeting one of the following sets:
  • Bachelor's degree plus at least 1 year supervisory experience and 6+ months in group childcare, or
  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education plus 1+ year supervisory experience and 2+ years in group childcare, or
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent plus 1+ year supervisory experience and 2+ years in group childcare.
• Comprehensive knowledge of national/state education standards, regulatory requirements including licensing, fire safety, health and OSHA standards.
• Familiarity with USDA Nutritional Standards applicable to schools.
• Candidate must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid driver's license, and maintain a driver record meeting company criteria.
• Availability to travel and work occasional nights or weekends as necessary.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee excellence in curriculum and educational outcomes within a nurturing environment.
• Exemplify professionalism and motivate a team of educators through effective communication, appraisals, and recruitment.
• Manage budgetary and enrollment goals with skillful balance of profitability and care quality, engaging parents and partners.
• Maintain full adherence to compliance and safety across all operations.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive compensation with access to on-demand pay via UKG Wallet.
• Complete childcare tuition waiver for employees' own children.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Extensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and pet insurance.
• Generous paid time off, holiday pay, and company-covered life insurance.
• Professional growth opportunities featuring paid CDA certification, tuition reimbursement, and developmental programs.
• Supportive work culture emphasizing work-life balance.
• Join a leading organization with over 340 schools across 30 states and 30+ years of experience.

Additional Information

This position is for full-time employment only; benefits apply exclusively to full-time team members. Cadence Education provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates.