Preschool Director

Job Description

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!

Why Cadence Education is Your Leadership Launchpad:At Cadence, we’re all about igniting bright futures for children, families, employees, and communities. Our innovative curriculum and nurturing, home-like environments set the gold standard for early education. You’ll lead a dynamic team of fun, talented educators who thrive on collaboration, open communication, and a shared love for child development. We’re not just a preschool—we’re a beacon of learning, and we need your visionary leadership to shine the way!

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!

Company Overview

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 while interacting with others. Demonstrates consistency in words and actions
• Clearly communicates preschool and Kindergarten standards, guidelines, and policies to all staff and stress their importance to the organization
• Ability to train a staff of 20-40  oversee the completion of performance appraisals, supervise the development of individualized goals for staff’s professional growth and development, as well as supervise the monitoring and evaluation of goal accomplishment
• Recruit and hire new staff
• Ability to foster and maintain a strong partnership with PTO
• Demonstrates a balanced approach to supporting curriculum

Financial Management

• Analyzes financial profit and loss results, customer satisfaction measures, and other key performance data to make the best decisions for the success of our preschool
• Manages preschool to achieve and exceed planned financial and enrollment targets
• Reviews and operates budget and demonstrates an understanding of the process
• Continually seeks ways to manage and reduce expenses without sacrificing quality or service; balances profitability with priorities related to staff and our children and families
• Can interact externally with current enrollment and prospect parents, external curriculum activities and vendors

Ready to lead with passion and shape a preschool legacy? Apply today and join a team that’s all about heart, growth, and unstoppable impact! Cadence Education is your platform to inspire and transform, one child at a time. Let’s create a world of wonder together!

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

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