Preschool Assistant Director

Cadence Education • DuPont, WA

407d • $45,760 - $59,280

About The Position

The Preschool Assistant Director at Cadence Academy Preschool is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the preschool, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. This role involves collaborating with staff, parents, and the community to promote high standards of early childhood education and to support the professional development of educators. The Assistant Director will also manage compliance with licensing standards and contribute to the financial and marketing goals of the preschool.

Requirements

• Proven experience and success as an Assistant Director of a large school.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on teaching experience.
• Compliance with state licensing standards for a preschool program director, including criminal background screening and fingerprinting.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university combined with 6+ months of experience in group care of children, or a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, or an Associate's degree or equivalent combined with 1+ year in a supervisory position and 2+ years of experience in group care of children.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe, healthy, and welcoming preschool setting and oversee programs and activities to engage and educate young children.
• Develop open lines of communication with staff, parents, and children, conducting one-on-one meetings with parents to discuss each child's progress.
• Build and support a qualified team of childcare educators to promote the school's reputation in early-childhood education.
• Meet or exceed financial goals and objectives.
• Participate in marketing events, campaigns, and community relations.
• Provide unparalleled customer service.
• Ensure full compliance with corporate policies as well as federal, state, and company standards, regulations, and requirements including licensing, safety, and sanitation.
• Help manage hiring and recruitment of new staff.
• Model professional leadership, management, and instructional skills while interacting with others.
• Clearly communicate preschool standards, guidelines, and policies to all staff and stress their importance to the organization.
• Train a staff of 20 - 40 and oversee the completion of performance appraisals, supervise the development of individualized goals for staff's professional growth and development, and monitor the evaluation of goal accomplishment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a salary range of $22 - $28.50.
• On-demand pay with UKG Wallet.
• 100% childcare tuition discount.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including paid time off that increases with seniority, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision options.
• Additional life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Educational and professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Paid CDA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees