Company OverviewWe 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!
Job DescriptionDirector 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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