Montessori Program Director

Montessori Educational Centers•Omaha, NE

7d•$48,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cadence Education is seeking a director to lead a preschool team and school in Omaha, Nebraska. The role involves creating a safe, nurturing environment, delivering a high-quality curriculum that meets or exceeds national and state standards, and fostering strong relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners. The director leads 20–40 educators, supports their development, oversees recruitment and hiring, and works toward enrollment and financial goals while prioritizing quality care. The position also requires maintaining compliance with licensing, safety, sanitation, and other applicable regulations and laws. The job description says the director may need to travel and work nights or weekends as needed. The position requires proven leadership in an early childhood facility with multiple classrooms and programs, meeting state director-level licensing standards, and qualifying education and experience. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid driver’s license, and meet company driving-record standards. Full-time employees are eligible for the listed benefits.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience at an early childhood facility with multiple classrooms and programs.
Meet state licensing standards at the director level, including criminal background screening and fingerprinting.
One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree, at least one year in a supervisory role, and at least six months in group childcare; a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, at least one year in a supervisory role, and at least two years in group childcare; or an associate’s degree or equivalent, at least one year in a supervisory role, and at least two years in group childcare.
Knowledge of national and state education standards, licensing, fire, health, and OSHA regulations.
Knowledge of USDA Nutritional Standards for Schools.
At least 21 years old.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company standards.
Ability to travel and work nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Champion a safe, joyful preschool environment that supports children’s growth and curiosity.
Deliver the curriculum and ensure programs meet or exceed national and state standards.
Build open, strong relationships with parents, staff, children, vendors, and community partners.
Lead and mentor a team of 20–40 educators through training, appraisals, communication, and growth plans.
Recruit and hire staff.
Meet enrollment and financial goals, manage budgets, and balance profitability with quality care.
Participate in marketing events and community outreach.
Maintain compliance with licensing, safety, sanitation, fire, health, OSHA, federal, and state requirements.
Create a safe, organized school environment.
Travel and work nights or weekends as needed.