Preschool Assistant Director

Cadence Academy Preschool • Draper, UT

5d • $40,074 - $54,100

About The Position

Cadence Education is seeking a Preschool Assistant Director to help lead a preschool and create a safe, welcoming environment where children can learn, play, and grow. The role involves building strong relationships with families, children, and staff; mentoring and developing a team of 20–40 educators; supporting the school’s financial success and program quality; and promoting the school through marketing events and community outreach. The Assistant Director ensures compliance with licensing, safety, sanitation, and applicable federal and state regulations, and helps lead hiring, training, and performance reviews.

The position is located in Draper, Utah. The posting describes a full-time leadership role and gives a yearly salary range of $40,074–$54,100. Listed benefits are available to full-time employees.

Requirements

• Proven success as an Assistant Director at a large school.
• 3–5 years of hands-on teaching experience.
• Meet state licensing standards, including criminal background screening and fingerprinting.
• Meet one of the listed education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree plus 6 or more months in group childcare; a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; or an associate’s degree or equivalent plus 1 or more year in a supervisory role and 2 or more years in group childcare.
• Knowledge of national and state education standards, licensing, fire, health, and OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of USDA Nutritional Standards for Schools.
• Be at least 21 years old and meet corporate driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming preschool environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
• Build open relationships with parents, staff, and children, including holding one-on-one meetings to discuss each child’s progress.
• Lead, train, mentor, and inspire a team of 20–40 educators.
• Support the school’s financial success while maintaining high-quality programs.
• Participate in marketing events and community outreach.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, safety, sanitation, federal, and state requirements.
• Lead hiring, training, performance reviews, and staff development planning.
• Model professionalism, consistency, and passion in interactions.
• Communicate preschool standards and policies clearly.
• Provide excellent customer service to parents and families.
• Prioritize safety, compliance, and program quality.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and on-demand pay through UKG Wallet.
• 100% childcare tuition discount.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance, including company-paid life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Paid time off that increases with seniority.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid CDA.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development.
• Supportive team and work-life harmony culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree